Handmade Designer Women's Apparel
Ann’s clothing incorporates a diversity of hand-sewing techniques: beading, appliqué, piecing and embroidery. Her garments exemplify her love of exquisite natural fabrics and the palette of colors and textures they offer.
Ann collects vintage Japanese kimono silks, fine-stenciled prints and artisan paintings. She combines pieces from different bolts and re-sews them into new designs and motifs.
Ann’s finished designs look striking from a distance; up close, their impeccable attention to detail distinguishes them. Browse through our shop to find that unique handcrafted item you’ve been looking for. Visit our shop
I’ll admit it, I am a planner. I find my way through life with lists and schedules. Spontaneity, although I admit is fun and exciting, can also be disruptive and interfere with, yes, my carefully laid out plans. I’ve been looking forward to the Baltimore craft show this coming February. Finally! An in person show! […]
What a year! Can you believe we made it through? January 2021, there were no vaccines, we were all doing our best to keep 6 feet apart, even outdoors, even in cold January. Portland headed into the New Year with an ice storm, knocking out power. No electricity or heat! I bundled up and focused […]
Here we are! At the end of the year. I am sending all my good wishes for a fabulous holiday season. And for a very, very happy and healthy 2022! This is my hope for the new year, that covid will fade and for friends, family and everyone to be able to meet and gather, […]
