Expressive Fibers Exhibit

above: Ocean Essence by David Stearns
Artistree is holding our first-ever,
all-fiber-arts exhibit.
We encounter fibers and fabrics in their functional forms every day. The artwork in this exhibit will go "Beyond" function and will highlight the creative uses of fibers and fabrics.
Fiber artists working in VT and NH will exhibit work that, while based in traditional techniques and craftmanship, goes beyond the everyday to express their unique artistic visions.
The Expressive Fibers Exhibit runs from June 20 - July 19, 2025.
Opening reception on June 20th from
5:30 - 7:30pm!
Gallery hours:10:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday to Saturday
Heather Stearns
Legacy
handbags once made by artist's deceased Nana - disassembled & reassembled
30"x24"
NFS
Deborah Fairchild
Caribbean Ripples (bracelet)
"glass seed beads, resin button
technique: freeform bead netting...stitched with needle and thread"
7" Lx 1"-3" W
$170
Deborah Fairchild
Ode to a Sea Fan (long beaded scarf)
"glass seed beads, German glass cube beads
technique: freeform right angle weave...beads stitched with needle and thread"
48" Lx 1"-3" W
$2350
Deborah Fairchild
Field of Dreams (short beaded scarf)
"glass seed beads; Swarovski bicone crystals
technique: freeform right angle weave...beads stitched with needle and thread"
23" Lx 1"-3" W
$1350
Sue Schlabach
Golden Swallow #2, 4, 5
flax, mesh, copper, wood, paint
#2. 13"x11"
#4. 11"x3"
#5. 9"x12"
$125 each
Mon Kaczyk
Joy & Contrast
recycled tea bags, hawthorns, milkweed, linen thread, encaustics
5.5"w x 5.5"h x 5.5"d each
$600
David Stearns
Gnome's Home (2012)
waxed linen thread, bamboo splint, various barks and roots, reed, cane, miscellaneous glass, porcelain, wood and metal bead
11"x10"x9"
NFS
David Stearns
Ocean Essence (2012)
waxed linen thread, ribbed reed, glass seed beads
29"x27" framed
NFS
Jordan Turk
Untitled Excerpt (hands like vines can choke)
"Dyed reed, ice-dyed cotton*, chiffon
*artist’s stained duvet cover dyed and shredded when it no longer smelled like her ex lover"
12"x16"
$450
Jordan Turk
Benign Inorganic Growth (“insufficiency of language to say it all”)
"Wool, hand-dyed cotton, acrylic, aluminum, enamel paint, a fallen and broken branch*
*found by the artist in the snow behind a dumpster on an early spring day while avoiding looking at her phone"
dimensions variable
$875
Poppy Gall
Loose Ends
Monoprint made using swatch hand knit by artist (1 of 1)
12.5" x 12.5" framed
$395
Poppy Gall
Holding Each Other Together
Monoprint made using paper woven by artist (1 of 1)
12.5" x 12.5" framed
$395
Poppy Gall
Knit Swatch III
Monoprint made using swatch hand knit by artist (1 of 1)
10.5"w x 13.25"h framed
$395
Shari Boraz
Seeded Dandelion Meets the Wind
digitally manipulated original photo with hand-embroidery on cotton
18.5"x18.5"
$350
Christina Strong
Necklace Study
silk ribbon, silver and plated wire, needle felted objects, chain, copper, ceramic and glass beads, findings.
.5" x 32" long
$125
Amy Lea Blicher
Purse #1
cotton muslin, hand painted fabric, decorative ribbons, eye lash ribbon,metallic fibers, buttons, chain handle
13” x 14.5”
$225
Amy Lea Blicher
Purse #2
cotton muslin,cotton fabric, hand painted fabric,ribbons,yarn,, Buttons, Colored thread,chain handle.
15.5” x 15”
$200
Amy Lea Blicher
Upcycled Fun With Buttons
upcycled clothing, cotton fabric, polyester satin lining fabric, decorative ribbons, decorative buttons
51”w x 49”h x1”d
NFS
Rebecca Boardman
Sheep Dreams
wool fabric, embroidery thread, shaped stone bead, cotton fabric, photo transfer
9"x9.5"
$200
Rebecca Boardman
Time Waits....
wool fabric, embroidery thread, shaped stone bead, cotton fabric, photo transfer
10"x10.5"
$200
Sarah Ashe
At Rest
cyanotype, antique plant-dyed napkin, silk, cotton, and synthetic fabrics, embroidery floss
18"x18"
$400
Susi Ryan
Un Be Coming
(Cronehood)
wool, silk, embroidery, beading
Process: wet felting
21”x 17 “x 1”
$400
Expressive Fibers Exhibit
June 20th - July 19th, 2025
Opening Reception
Friday, June 20th
5:30-7:30 pm
Gallery hours;
10:00am to 6:00pm from Tuesday to Saturday