Creating art (wall art, functional art, clothing, accessories) has been a lifelong passion. Learning new techniques and experimentation are important aspects of my work.
Contact: frances_taylor@sympatico.ca
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Inspiration: I wore a similar jacket in NYC and people asked where I got it. So, I made another one when I found this boiled wool jacket.
Techniques and materials: Upcycled jacket, free-form crochet, hand sewing
Packaged. Size: Small / Medium.: 19 inches x 23 inches
Inspiration: Unique, cozy, and warm wearable art. This one-of-a-kind jacket will last for years. Technique learned during a workshop with Isadora Spielman.
Techniques and materials: Plain and patterned arctic fleece. Machine stitched, pieced.
Packaged. Medium/large. Machine wash/dry.: 23 inches x 26 inches
Inspiration: Unique one-of-a-kind wearable art. Both sides of the vintage jacquard fabric and the vintage hand-made button inspired this collage jacket.
Techniques and materials: Pieced, machine stitched. Vintage jacquard cotton, linen, vintage hand-made button. Exposed seams. Pearl Moon Zambeesi pattern (sales permission granted).
Size Large. Packaged.: 23 inches x 27 inches
Inspiration: This black cloak needed embellishing – hand sewing the individual free form crocheted motifs was the answer which resulted in this elegant and warm garment.
Techniques and materials: Machine stitched, free-form crocheted motifs hand stitched to the cloak. Black wool; various yarns for the motifs.
Packaged. Medium/Large: 52 inches x 46 inches
Inspiration: Unique, cozy, and warm wearable art. This one-of-a-kind jacket will last for years. Technique learned during a workshop with Isadora Spielman.
Techniques and materials: Plain and patterned arctic fleece. Machine stitched, pieced.
Packaged. Size Medium / large. Machine wash / dry.: 23 inches x 26 inches
Inspiration: A zero-waste “bog” jacket inspired by an Artwear Ottawa challenge and Linda Palaisy’s workshop. The neck piece forms a hidden pocket.
Techniques and materials: Machine stitched, patchwork. Red linen and cotton patchwork. Top stitched, hand sewn binding.
Packaged: 25 inches x 27 inches
Inspiration: A book for a romantic partner, dear friend or daughter, or granddaughter with many spaces to write your own thoughts or add your own images.
Techniques and materials: Paper, matboard, lace, vellum, cotton, beads, leather, metal, gilding wax, purchased images. Cut, painted, pieced, stamped, inked, manipulated.
Free standing: 4.5 inches x 7.5 inches
Inspiration: Inspired by a book by Ronna Weltman, I made hollow polymer beads for this surprisingly lightweight necklace.
Techniques and materials: Polymer clay, ink, wax, glass, leather, metal. Painted, manipulated and strung.
Packaged: 1.5 inches x 27 inches
