I’m an artist, mother, fabric designer, knitter, seamstress, engineer, visual merchandiser, gardener, fabric junky, color collector and pattern/texture crazy!
It's this eclectic mix of interests and skills that weave together my unique one-of-kind creations. In 2012, I introduced Luckey ReDo, a line of whimsical, re-imagined and refashioned wearables. Working from a collection of carefully curated recycled garments, I transform everyday wardrobe pieces into creative works of functional, wearable art, combining traditional craft techniques—knitting, felting, sewing, embroidery and collage.
My line of hand-knit originals includes hats, fingerless gloves, mittens, scarves, shawls and decorative collars. For these, I work primarily with a Japanese, hand-dyed wool-silk-angora blended yarn, but also incorporate angora, mohair and cashmere. Each artisanal piece enjoys unique embellishments: antique buttons & lace, accents of pattern, bursts of color, repurposed fabrics, hand-knit tendrils. I continue to explore the boundaries of my knitting with soft textured holes, mixed fibers, colors & function.
The wearability and practical function of these distinct collections combined with their luxurious textures, unexpected colors and imaginative designs creates an air of levity that is a signature of my work.
My career began with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and has included work in the textile corporate industry as head designer for technical outdoor markets, a designer of home textiles in the world market, interior designer, and as an independent and innovative entrepreneur and artist who supports her community through the arts.
For more about my work, be sure to watch the video below, or read Hometown Fashion by Amy Lee at New Haven Living, and Sweater Girl by Sue Braden at Shoreline Times.
