The Purple Thread Shed

One of the most delightful and inspirational visits on our tour was to Ali Ferguson's studio. She welcomed us into her space and shared her creative process. We talked over coffee and she demonstrated some techniques that she uses. We learned about the evolution of her choices of materials. Her most recent series of work incorporates vintage postcard images, weathered wood from lobster traps, nautical charts, sewing notions and watch parts. She sews these items together with hand stitching, embellishing with embroidery! Each piece of art has a story.