Annie Dehgan

"The framework for what I create comes from reinterpreting traditional patterns in unusual ways. New and recycled fibers in cotton, linen, silk, and wool are my raw materials. My hand-dyed fabrics are pattern folded, mechanical, and organic dye resists. Each piece is intended to be functional and to be used daily while the the pattern and color are meant to be enjoyed. Most of my adult life has been spent living on a farm here in Northern Indiana County. However, I love visiting the ocean and desert. Everything organic is inspiring." Annie

In this piece, called "Rusting Into Winter", Annie has used a variety of fabrics, some of them commercial, many of them recycled from a variety of clothing. There's pieces from a silk tie, a woman's wool blazer and a silk kimono. The inspiration for this work is drawn from November's gray skies, and the oak leaves that still cling to their branches as fall turns into winter. Annie has done several table runners for the gallery and they always sell. Her work touches something in everyone, as they relate to the coloring, textures, and imagery drawn from nature. Come on in and take look while it's still here, and prepare yourself for our quilt show coming in January.