ficklesticks

Inventor of Ficklesticks and author of fast, Fun and Easy fabric Ficklesticks, I am a bonafide fabric fiend. Since the age of ten, I have been stitching! Slipcovers, drag garments, wedding dresses, prom outfits, quilts, burning man costumes. Add to that list, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch and knitting. But my current fascination is with those Ficklesticks! Fabric with wire inside, so I can build, bend, wrap and wear.
Last year, three articles appeared in national magazines with my work: March/April Cloth Paper Scissors ( a Fickle Flower project), Studios Magazine Summer ( my so-called studio), and Quilting Arts Gifts (wreaths, Garland and stickfigure Ficklesticks santas)
I am currently producing a line of jewelry, baskets, sculptures and wall art from Ficklesticks that I am selling to galleries and boutiques, and at quilt shows and sewing expos around the US. I am also selling my book, kits for making Fickle Flowers, necklaces and stick figures, the 36" white cloth-wrapped floral wire required and the essential Turn it All turners. I am also operating a website and blog, and have a teeny etsy store.
I am a mostly self-trained artist, but my mother and books taught me all kinds of stitchery.I lived for 6 years in Europe in the 70s, and 5 years in the San Francisco/Berkeley area this century, having moved there because all my grown children and grandchildren were there. I am currently residing (again!) in Little Rock, having recently and amazingly married a beau of 20 years! I did NOT return to my former profession here, that of newspaper account executive, but instead spend my days promoting and making Ficklesticks, and adoring my new (OLD!)husband.

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, home decorating, knitting, quilting, restyle, sewing

my personal website:
http://stickballstudio.com

my etsy page:
http://ficklesticks.etsy.com

Member Since: 08/27/2009