Artists: Rachel Apgar and Gail Luera
Business: 2 Burly Bees
Products: Vintage or upcycled fabrics and fibers in combination with modern fabrics and designs to create unique bags and accessories that reflect a commitment to sustainability.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2burlybees_upcycled_vintage/
Email: bees@2burlybees.com
2 Burly Bees was founded by Ann Arbor residents Rachel Apgar and Gail Luera under the premise that almost any piece of vintage fiber can be transformed into something useful rather than discarded. Together, they have over a century (!) of sewing experience and are using that skill set to specialize in repurposing textiles into functional items. Combining these vintage treasures with modern fabrics, they create crossbody bags, backpacks, and unique accessories in a variety of styles.
Their products are the result of a true collaborative effort and are often whimsical. All items reflect 2 Burly Bees’ love of the natural world, whether it is in the choice of materials or the use of flora and fauna motifs in the designs. Custom orders are welcome.
Artist: Tatiana Voloshina
Business: Ribbon Palette
Products: Ribbon Embroidery
Website: https://ribbonpalette.my.canva.site/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RibbonPalette?
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RibbonPalette/submitted/
Email: tvoloshina@hotmail.com
Ribbon embroidery is a unique and intricate form of textile art that uses ribbon instead of thread to create textured, three-dimensional designs on fabric. I came across ribbon embroidery by accident and immediately fell in love.
Over time, it has become more than a hobby – it became a way of painting my world with a different palette. Inspired by the beauty of traditional still life painters, I love to recreate floral compositions by famous artists such as Albert Williams and Paul de Longpré. Ribbon embroidery allows me to “paint” with silk and satin, transforming their painted work into a new form of art.
Name: TingYing Lee
Business: Origami Station
Products: Origami made by folding paper into decorative shapes and figures
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/origamistationcraft
Email: tingying0625@yahoo.com
I have been making origami for over 10 years. I have a variety of origami paper and am always interested to see how the final pieces turn out, using different patterns and colors.
Name: Margaret DeCook
Products: Fabric-wrapped and Sewn Bowls and Baskets
Email: decookmdecook@aol.com
Phone: 734-331-6209
I make handcrafted, one-of-a-kind fabric wrapped bowls and baskets, coasters, trivets and more. I use vintage, upcycled and modern quilt fabrics. I can make custom bowls from your fabric or mine.
I’ve always loved fabrics, color, and most of all making things with my hands. When I started making bowls 10 years ago, it was like coming home. Bowls are useful around the house, and for all ages. Fun, too! We all need more whimsy in our lives..
Name: Anne’s Marbling
Products: Hand-Marbled Silk Scarves & Clothing
Facebook: Annes-Marbling
Email: annesmarbling@gmail.com
I’ve lived in Ann Arbor for more than 20 years and began marbling in Oregon. Marbling is an ancient art in which paints are floated on the surface of a thin gel, then manipulated with a series of rakes and combs to create intricate patterns. Fabric is then carefully laid onto the surface. The pattern absorbs instantly into the fabric. Today, I focus on hand-marbled clothing made out of cotton and silk for babies, children and adults.
Artist: Janet Denson
Business: JDenson Designs
Products: Japrons (wrap-around aprons), bib aprons, and other accessories. 100% cotton, pre-washed and pre-shrunk fabrics.
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JDensonDesigns?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdensondesigns/
Email: jdenson5612@gmail.com
Phone: 734-678-8434
I have over 40 years of sewing/designing experience. You name it, I’ve made it – from leather socks to wedding dresses and everything in between. Now specializing in the Japron, the apron that can be worn in the kitchen and beyond. Custom orders welcome.
Artist: Daren Otis
Business: Lightweight Travel Totes
Products: Lightweight totes, purses, and accessories made of gorgeous fabrics. Practical and affordable, too.
Website: www.lightweighttraveltotes.com
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/lightweighttraveltotes
Email: darensbags@aol.com
Phone: 734-525-3549
Lightweight Travel Totes offers 20 different styles of bags, purses and accessories, and over 900 fabrics. I learned to sew at the age of seven. Many years later I found some free upholstery samples and made a few bags – the story is on my website. I’ve been my own boss since age 23 when I quit my job after one year. I decided then that I would never work in an office again.
Artist: Ann Sheppard
Business: Such Pretty Colors
Products: Colorful placemats & table runners, napkins, quilts, wall hangings, plus t-shirts, bags, magnets, cards, artwork, and other assorted goodies. Custom orders welcomed.
Website: www.suchprettycolors.com
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClearSkyHome
Facebook: www.facebook.com/suchprettycolors
Email: ann@suchprettycolors.com
I have been working in color through fabric since 1997, creating bright, vibrant placemats, table runners, napkins, wall hangings, and quilts in many colorways. I also offer many items featuring my original photographs and illustrations, such as throw pillows, Ann Arbor souvenir t-shirts, greeting cards, magnets and more. Animals, trees, flowers, nature, and women are frequent themes in my work. I follow the philosophy of William Morris: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
Artist: Stacie Benison