Maupston Design Studio

10/10/2017

SHOES wrote a very nice article on Maupston, and some of my art... and I'm enjoying my new sneakers very much! https://simpleshoes.com/simple-stories/a-colorful-yarn/?preview=59dbd9e3715b3

08/02/2017

Three more pretty rovings are up on etsy! So much fun. I have yet another new obsession...

BFL (Blue faced leicester) wool is just about my favorite wool in the world. Its easy to spin, slightly lustrous, and still really soft to the touch. This is a top blended with 75% BFL and 25% tussah silk. The colors are in emerald green and tonal cool greys. They look so pretty together. Two bundle...

07/29/2017

3 more rovings up on etsy! Lots of silk. Lots and LOTS of silk...

Pale ice blue. A tonal wash of glass blues over tussah silk. Plenty of sheen and an ultimately versatile color way. 2 bundles: 4.5 oz and 5.2 oz I use Greener Shades dyes, non toxic, free from heavy metals and beautiful

07/27/2017

I am finally (FINALLY!) able to dye roving and fiber myself. So excited. The rovings are going up on etsy rather than the website, please check them out :)
More coming soon!

BERRY DAIRY Tonal coral, from very to very deep, contrasting with a color somewhere between purple an magenta: mulberry is a good description. Some white is intentionally left into the roving so the colors swirl and mingle. A really refreshing combination. BFL is a great wool for spinning: soft and…

07/26/2017

100% tussah silk dyed in shades of aqua and teal, accents of bronze/yellow gold. 4 oz. I use Greener Shades dyes, a non toxic dye free from heavy metals.

05/20/2016

Warp Art #3 A. Upston. Yarns spun for structure and composition. Silk, wool, stainless steel, linen "plumes"

05/13/2016

My KIKU temari on a dressy tee. So much fun designing these! Please post/share to your timeline, I'd love to get the word around! http://shopvida.com/collections/voices/products/rose-kiku

With a chic geometric cut, this top is the modern upgrade to your classic tee.

05/12/2016

Another Cashmere Silk scarf printed with my temari work. Please share on FB, if so inclined. It really helps get the word out!
http://shopvida.com/collections/voices/products/mellow-temari

With an opulent blend of Cashmere and Silk - featuring unique, stunning artwork - wear this beautiful scarf indoors or out, day or night, to elevate any wardrobe all season and year-long.

05/12/2016

VIDA approached me about printing some of my artwork on their ready to wear. Looks like an interesting project. Please share!
Maupston artwork on cashmere... kind of cool...

http://shopvida.com/products/cicada-temari

With an opulent blend of Cashmere and Silk - featuring unique, stunning artwork - wear this beautiful scarf indoors or out, day or night, to elevate any wardrobe all season and year-long.

05/10/2016

New temari commission!

05/04/2016

So you all may have noticed a few new products going up :)
SPINNING FIBERS ARE ALSO UP. YAY!!

05/04/2016

http://www.maupstonyarn.com/handspun-yarn/bir Birch Forest: Cormo, Mohair & Silk Handspun Yarn

Minty Greens and grey from evergreen to spruce in a cormo/mohair strand,
set against a strand of pure tussah silk. Heavy worsted weight 2 ply.
Elegant and beautiful by Elizabeth Cherry.