The March 2008 issue of Country Living magazine's Women Entrepreneurs feature showcases decorative artist Sandy Stone's work, studio, and home. Search out this issue, or follow the links at right, to see many examples of Sandy's creative pillows, chairs, cushions, and more.
Made from unordinary items as diverse as tablecloths, housecoats, rugs, and zippers, her textile and upholstery work is saturated with graphic flair and novelty. "Bold patterns, vivid colors, and gleeful new uses of familiar materials broadcast her vision, which is as animated and fun as it is artful", says the author.
Check out additional links, coming soon, highlighting more of Sandy's inspired "witty furniture art".
Pick up your copy of Fabric Remix, and meet Sandy, September 11th at hunt & gather antiques in Southwest Minneapolis. Sandy will be signing copies all day, from 10:30 to 5:30. Buy her book at the shop, and receive 20% off your other purchases that day only! This is a great opportunity to come meet the designer in person and check out hunt & gather. So save the date, come on in, and find your prize . . . 4944 xerxes avenue south, minneapolis, mn 55410. Call the shop with any questions: 612/455-0250.
If you miss Sandy at hunt & gather or The Creative Connection, you have one final chance to meet her at this year's Junk Bonanza--"the best junk round-up in the midwest." If you've never been, Junk Bonanza features over 100 juried vintage, antique, and junk vendors from across the country. Sandy will be selling her furniture art pieces along with doing a book signing scheduled from 11 to 1 on the Saturday of the show, September 18th. Follow the link at right to find out more. Hope to see you there!
Of Sandy's work, the September 2008 issue raves, "This savvy seamstress breathes new life into old stools, chairs, benches, and sofas with flair and wit. When she runs out of furniture projects, Stone turns her creativity to accent pillows, shams, and bedspreads." Be sure to prowl hunt & gather antiques to see her latest piece of furniture art.
