Colcha Stitch Embroidery is a form of Latin folk art that originated in Northern New Mexico over 400 years ago.


Learn more here: https://vimeo.com/292758833

https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/art-nm-97074/

"Might as well, can't dance"
Antique ham sack from Baltimore - MD, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
25" x 20"
2021



"Drought and the silver lining that comes afterwards (sometimes it is gold)"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn, Gold leaf, High temp red rtv silicone, New Mexican sunset
12" x 12"
2021
"Or Tomorrow"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 12"
2020
"Natural Succession"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
12" x 9"
2021
"Cruisin' for a Bruisin'"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
22" x 12"
2020
"Orange you glad I didn't say Peach"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
12" x 9"
2021
"Ménage à Trois"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn,
24" x 18"
2021
"Code switching"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
20" x 16"
2021
"If we were Chamomile"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 8"
2021
"In the big scheme of things"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
16" x 17"
2020
"A bunch of Pansies"
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 8"
2021


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