Silk scarves

These scarves have been dyed, and then stamped, foiled and silkscreen  with designs that I have created.  I also create fabric for my art quilts.  Many of my designs are inspired by visits to countries as diverse as Mexico, Peru, Morocco and Egypt.

Art Quilts

This is one of a series of quilts made in my ongoing attempts at simplification. The Electric Ellipses quilts are based on a series of circles and rectangles in which the colors are juxtaposed to create maximum impact. The three fabrics in this quilt are from my Gradations collection for Benartex. The quilting was done in organic patterns, which make the circles look like part of a microscopic organism. The small circles are quilted with a pebbly pattern in the colors of the background fabrics, making the pebble shapes appear to float. A fourth fabric from the Gradations collection was used for the binding. The back is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted fabric.

Gift boxes, handbags, neckpieces, banners

My work is Mixed Medium, drawing from canvas, textiles of many sorts including paper, paint, beads, found and repurposed items, often collaged together to create a piece.  It also can include hand dyed paper and fabric as well as commercial bits.

Felted Wearables and Home Decor

I’ve replaced traditional “tailoring” with hand-processed felting. Felting and shrinkage are natural properties of wool. The ability to control these properties in order to produce a non-woven fabric with the desired character is a kind of alchemy.  I finely sculpt dense fabrics that are light-weight and suitable for the movement required in elaborate coats & vests, or produce a thick, dense, ‘hardened’ material suitable for headdresses and vessels.

Acrylic art:
4x4 acrylic art, $15.00
6x6 and 5x7, $20.00
8x10, $25.00
11x14, $30.00

Larger pieces priced as marked

Prints, note cards, ECO stickers, magnets

Wurm Wares by Erika Wurm(me) was started in 2015 as a place where I could let my inner child create while celebrating my perfectly silly last name.  I am an eco conscious mixed media artist that likes to use as much repurposed materials as possible, to challenge myself but also reduce waste in my studio. My work is inspired by Nature, and usually highlights endangered species of flora/fauna with a touch of whimsical humor. 

Prints of mixed media pieces
Size: 8” x 10”, $17.00

Handmade Magnet Set
$9.00

Printed Ornaments
$5.00

Hand Drawn Ornaments
$12.00

Greeting Cards
$4.00

Eco Stickers
$3.00

Other items for sale:

Chopstick holders with chopsticks: Size: 1 ½” x 10”, $20 each

Felted and beaded necklaces

To make my necklaces, I first create merino wool felted balls which are decorated with seed beads that I sew on one at a time. I then add regular beads, either contemporary, vintage or ethnic, that I have selected that suit the project. I string a selection of these beads together along with other beads to make the necklaces. This is a pleasurable activity and as most projects are small, they are easy to travel with. I have a large variety of necklaces to choose from.

Quilts, furoshiki wrapping cloths, wine cozies

My passion is fabric and quilting has been the perfect outlet. In the past few years I have been creating more improvisational and art quilts. I am also experimenting with bringing the quilting process to new items such as wine cozies and furoshiki wrapping cloths and table cloths. I have other traditional and art quilts for sale as well as more furoshiki and wine cozies. Please contact me for more details or see me at the PT Farmer’s Market on November 27 and December 4th.

Furoshiki wrapping cloths: small $25, large $35

Wine cozies: $30 each

Garments, origami note cards

Reuse, recycle, and re-imagine is my adage.  I hand-paint paper, sheet music and Japanese newspapers, and fold them into origami to embellish note cards.  I also knit copper wire scavenged from electronics factories, design with illustrations from vintage magazines and transform simple garment styles with fabric manipulation and image transfers. 

Shipping not available for garments; pick up at window by appointment or on Oct. 23  

Purses are quilted, lined, cross-body bags, made of pieced and appliquéd cotton.  Free-motion machine and hand stitching provide stability and enhancement.  Closures include zippers, buttons, or hook and loop tape.  Tote bags feature raw-edge appliqué and boro stitching. 

Abstract and landscape images on felt with hand-dyed cheesecloth , embroidered with cotton and rayon threads, and embellished with wrapped cords, beads, and couched threads.  Ready to hang with hook and loop slats, or to mount and frame if preferred

Fabric and fiber constitute an art medium with an infinite palette of color, mood, and texture. My fiber collages start with fabric—from grab bags, from my collection of scraps, from what my artist friends discard. I’m inspired by the colors and how they play together. Some fabrics are hand-dyed or bleached. Some fragments are seamed together, others appliquéd. I use colored and metallic threads to ‘draw’ on the surface, maneuvering the collaged fabric under the needle, capturing shapes and designs. I then add yarn and beads and some pieces feature washers and other tiny metal finds from hardware stores that add unexpected bling when appliquéd, often with embroidery stitches. I continue embellishing with paint, a magical step, allowing me to highlight shapes and lines, create dappled light and unify the elements of a piece.

Pillows

I enjoy all kinds of arts and crafts, but most recently I have been working with fabric, threads and yarns. Like many other artists, nature is always my first and foremost inspiration. I draw on the many different landscapes here in the PNW. Amongst the chaos of nature are the most beautiful designs, patterns and colors in the world. In my attempt to replicate Mother Nature through art, both the chaos and the order gives me a way to express my connection to the earth.

Rice bags, wall banners

 I love the simplicity of Asian art and how it makes a bold statement. I have a passion for abstract and unconventional designs that reveal something different to each person.  I find myself especially inspired by the renowned improvisational Oregon quilt designer Jean Wells.  It was liberating and made me realize I was able to be free in what I created.