Member Business Listings
Part of the mission of Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective is to support cottage fiber art businesses and their owners with the goal of financial independence. Become a member and see your fiber business here!
BasketBana LLC
basketbana@gmail.com
http://www.basketbana.com
701-367-4226
Alice Fujita weaves baskets inspired by Japanese hanakago and local materials. In addition to that, as a fiber artist, she does cross stitch, knitting and sewing. As an ikebana instructor, she weaves nature into your home. You can find her at the annual Tapestry of Talent and Fall Fiber Arts Sale, or contact her to arrange private instruction for your group or event.
Smiling Lakshmi Designs
https://smilinglakshmidesigns.com
lramnarace@gmail.com
Smiling Lakshmi Designs is a place where you can find one-of-a-kind crochet apparel, beaded jewelry, and whimsical appliqué beaded treasures. In this day of fast fashion, at Smiling Lakshmi Designs you will find unforgettable wearable art that you can cherish for years to come. Whatever you choose will be an expression of your own unique style. I am driven to make these pieces from a place of creative curiosity, reveling in form, texture and color. No two creations are ever just alike.
Suzanne Ens
fringeartist@gmail.com
wickedwhimsy.bigcartel.com
IG: @fringeartist
Working primarily with rescued textiles, my art has many influences. Fairy and folk tales, ethnic folk arts, and puppet theatre all echo in my work. But my earliest and strongest influence was the Victorian style crazy quilt gifted by my paternal grandmother. At 6 years old, I was entranced by the exotic and varied stitchery, the scratchy, stiff crinoline and upholstery velvets in broody, earthy hues. Already I knew that memories lay within that landscape’s folds, delivering richness and layers of emotion. I strive for this in everything I create. You can find my work at Made in Silver City (M.I.S.C.) 206 W Broadway, Silver City NM 88061.
The Potsherds Studio
Lisaelainebanfield
575-956-6282 (landline)
I create low-fire pottery with designs based on authentic Southwest Native pieces, both historic and prehistoric. My interest in pottery began when I lived near Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and I was fortunate enough to find a mentor who had been working on this style of pottery for over 30 years. He collaborated with a master basket weaver who accented his bowls and ollas with pine needle rims. My work is the result of that partnership. I specialize in clay bowls woven with pine needles, as well as ollas, coasters, and ornaments. When not getting my hands dirty, I often relax by embroidering, or fashioning comfortable cardigans out of sweatshirts.
Plum Crazy Fiber Arts
https://www.facebook.com/PlumCrazyFiberArt
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumCrazyFiberArt
https://ebay.us/m/MUFwNw
plumcrazyfiber@gmail.com
I have been a fiber artist since 1990 after our sons started raising llamas in 4H and I started felting. With my husband’s support, I left my full time job in 2014 to pursue a full time fiber career supplemented by a part time job. Spinning and dyeing are my passion using the finest exotic fibers from around the world including a wide range of silks as well as vicuña, cashmere, qiviut and other luxury fibers. While I offer natural fibers, I am particularly proud of my small, unique batches of hand painted and dyed creations. I offer roving, locks, hand spun yarns, felted items, and some handmade items to you through online avenues and fiber events.