Welcome to Sunnyfield Studio

Sunnyfield is my home, studio and inspiration for the tapestries that I hand stitch using traditional needlepoint techniques and embroidered embellishments. For the past twenty years I have been exploring the endless possibilities of using my needle to create one of a kind wallhangings and smaller works. The journey has been exciting, fulfilling and a constant source of artistic adventures.

One of the things that attracted me to this medium of tapestry making was its traditional origin. The idea of a late 20th century woman working at a craft that had been one of the few creative outlets for women prior to this century appealed to me.

During the last two decades, it's been a joyful challenge to unite my creations with those of my stitching forebears. But, unlike these women, I have operated under the liberated assumption that if I can see it in my head, then I can stitch it with my hands: contemporary vision meets historical technique. By blending 450 colors of thread I can create a palette as extensive as a painter's. However, because of the slow and labor-intensive character of tapestry making, my art defies the high-speed confines of our postmodern world and connects us all to a past that endures. I hope that you enjoy viewing the fruits of my labor of love.

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