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Smocked Ornaments

These ornaments are designed to be one-of-a-kind, heirloom ornaments, perfect for gifts (particularly for the person that “has everything”).  Each ornament starts out as a strip of satin, which I then pleat to give it that “accordion” look.  I embroider the fabric, and add any beads.  At that point, I remove the pleating threads, stitch the fabric into a tube, and cinch it around a Styrofoam ball.  Altogether, each jumbo ornament takes about 30 hours to complete (not including gluing time).

MY STORY

Largely self-taught, I work in a myriad of fibres, semi-precious stones, crystals, silver, and wood. Exploring the boundaries of techniques and adapting methods from other media to create truly unique pieces, my work is one of a kind. 

PURCHASE MY WORK

 

My work is currently available at various shows, as well as at the gift shop in the Lawrence House, Christina St, Sarnia, ON.

Shop Lawrence House.  If you are local, we can arrange a pick up or delivery if you are interested in purchasing from me directly.

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

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Annual Grape Stomp:  Oct 7, 2023, 12-6, Alton Farms Estate Winery, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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Alton Farms Christmas Market and Soupfest:  Dec 9, 2023, 12-5, Alton Farms Estate Winery, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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RECENT SHOWS:

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Lambton County Fibre Festival:

August 26, 2023, 9-5, Petrolia Lions Club, Petrolia, ON

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Sarnia Art in the Park: September 9, 2023, 9-5, Mike Weir Park, Sarnia, ON

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Alton Farms Estate Winery 10th Anniversary Art Show and Sale: June 10 and 11th, 2023, Alton Farms Estate Winery, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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Petrolia Art in the Park: July 7 and 8th, 2023, Victoria Park, Petrolia, ON

Gifts of the Season: November 5 - December 17, 2022, Gallery in the Grove, Bright's Grove, ON

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Winter Festival, December 10, 2022, 11-4, Alton Farms Estate Winery, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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Royal Canadian Legion Candy Cane Gift Sale: November 19, 2022, 10-2, Corunna, ON

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A North Pole Christmas Sale: November 5, 2022, 10-4, Dante Club, Sarnia, ON

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Bluewater County Annual Bazaar: October 22, 2022, 9-1, 5700 Blackwell Side Rd, Sarnia, ON

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Grape Stomp: October 1, 2022, 12-6, Alton Farms Estate Winery, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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Downriver Craft & Gift Sale:

September 18, 2022, 10-4, Moore Museum, Mooretown, ON

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Art in the Park Sarnia:

September 10, 2022, 9-5, Mike Weir Park, Sarnia, ON

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Lambton County 1st Annual Fibre Fest:  August 27, 2022, 10-4, Courtright, ON

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Alton Farms Estate Winery Midsummer Market:  July 30-31, 2022, 11-4, Plympton-Wyoming, ON

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Canada Day Celebration: July 1, 2022, Canatara Park, Sarnia, ON

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