About Us
I have devised a process which involves anywhere from seven to twelve steps (depending on the piece.) It includes the laying and mitering of the silk border and foundation:(in some cases), the printing of certain thematic fabrics; the layering of both contemporary and vintage fabrics and fibers; sewing, finishing and pressing each piece. Some of my pieces are tried & true patterns. For many, though the overall patterns and designs may appear similar, the placement and use of fabrics and fibers will differ so that each piece becomes a unique, one of a kind work of art to wear or display.
I hope you enjoy your Arts & Passions piece as much as I enjoyed creating it.
About the Designs
One of a kind and limited production designs utilizing both contemporary and re-purposed fabrics, trims and vintage pieces. Eco-friendly & beautiful.
Joan Edelstein
I have always been captivated by the visual and tactile textures of fiber; in raw form, in constructed, wearable form. Though I have worked in other media, it is a fiber that invites me to self-expression. It is a fiber that invites me to create In my work, I utilize all types of fabrics and fibers; natural fibers-silks, linens, cotton (but no wool-Can you believe it, a fiber artist who is allergic to wool...; synthetic fibers, rayons poly-blends, plastics. Brand new, right-off-the-bolt fabrics, and, the ones I love best: the pieces I cut from a skirt I found for $2.00 at the Goodwill Store; the trim off my Mom’s jacket that now has moth holes in it; the pleated metallic fabric from that dress my girlfriend’s mom wore to a wedding; the gorgeous silk charmeuse gleaned from a very stained, but glamorous 1930’s bed jacket I found at a flea market. I can’t resist any of it. My current body of work is the creation of mixed fiber collage scarves and wraps from the many kinds of fiber I mentioned above. I have been told that my pieces are works of art. I don’t know about that. I just know that I make them because I simply can’t help myself.
Q & A About Joan’s Work.
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WHOLESALE SHOWS
American Handcrafted – February 25 – 27, 2023 – Booth 1103 – Philadelphia Convention Center
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I hope you enjoy your Arts & Passions piece as much as I enjoyed creating it.
About the Designs
One of a kind and limited production designs utilizing both contemporary and re-purposed fabrics, trims and vintage pieces. Eco-friendly & beautiful.