Wm. Morris Ball

The design work of William Morris from the Craftsman Period has always delighted and inspired me. This new sphere is my rendering of that influence. 8” dia. made from 12 pentagons and 20 equilateral triangles joined by hand from wool felt, stuffed and beaded directly into the surface.  Each floral and leaf is similar but unique.

The Tutu Boys

The Tool Box in Tutu group are dancers who have a special surprise tucked beneath there skirts. When they feel the wind in their willows anything can happen. Wiggle and sway, spinning on point, grace and charm come to light.  Various sizes, each is made from socks, stuffing , wool felt, button eyes and fancy lace or netting skirts. Maybe one of the boys is just your amusing  delight.

Humor Parlor Frog and Toad

Picolo,  is a happy little fellow. He is 7” long. Made from lycra spandex and stuffing. His eyes are buttons and his song is somewhat like a baritone giggle. He is stalking Migly, but like many males of his species is mesmerised by her beauty. Oh my! What will the night bring? Dreams and fanciful trill and croak. Calling the lustful lover.

Migly the spotted fuzz fringe toady is 6” long. She is made from socks, stuffing and buttons for her eyes. Her soprano arias are a wonder to experience. She is rather hot to mingle with the Picolo. She vibrates her shoulder fringes which drives the boys wild.

Humor Parlor Beetle

MEBE, she is a special species of silly beetle, Serenensis Sillifus. Made from a hand built armature. She has a shell of metallic pig suede, beaded edges and head feelers. Her legs are posable and covered in black furry material. Her upper and lower shell designs mark her as the queen of her colony. Maybe she’ll climb into your window tonight. Her antique glass button eyes see everthing.  She has a story to tell I’m sure.

Vesica Pisces Icosihedron

7” overall diameter. 20 equilateral triangles make up this geometric form, giving it soft peaks at each apex. Made from wool felt and stuffing. Glass seed beads are hand sewn into the surface. The 3 lobed Vesica Pisces design is an ancient goddess symbol used to represent the three major aspects of a womans life, maid-mother-crone. Each stage in a woman’s life connected and flowing into the next, forever whole, forever one.

Vesica Icosihedron Detail

Detail showing the connection of the grid pattern and my bee signature. I like to think of my work as making honey, and I’ve been using the small bee for some years now, located somewhere on each piece.

Sea Stars Icosidodecahedron Ball

7” diameter sphere showing a different section of the design grid that makes the geometric structure of the form.

Sea Stars Icosidodecahedron Ball

7” diameter sphere. Made from 12 pentagons and 20 equilateral triangles. Wool felt and stuffing, glass seed beads hand sewn into the surface translate into this jewel. Cut beads make the surface sparkle as the light hits it.   $1350.00

Floral Dodecahedron Ball

7” diameter sphere. Made from 12 pentagonal forms. Wool felt and stuffing make the form. Glass seed beads hand sewn into the surface describe the floral motif. The grid pattern formed by the repeated floral design is developed by the use of line and color.   $1350.00

Floral Dodecahedron Ball Detail

Detail of the new Floral Dodecahedron.