Embroidery is more than just surface design in Debbie’s collections; it is an integral and decorative element in her creations.  She’s taught at venues across the country for national sewing organizations, specializing in couture sewing techniques, free motion embroidery and vintage ribbon work. Embellishment and surface encrustation are just a few of her signature areas of expertise.  Deb has been a Clothing and Textile Advisor (CTA) for Washington State University (WSU) since 1996 and has been in the sewing industry long before that. She is a graduate of the City and Guilds of London Institute, a former Stretch and Sew instructor (some of you may remember this from back in the day), a certified Jenny Haskins Victorian School instructor and a Martha Pullen licensed instructor.  But probably her biggest honor was being accepted to compete in the Houston International Fashion Show for two years in a row.

The sewing machine is Deb’s tool of choice – especially her Baby Lock Solaris Vision - while fabrics, ribbons, glorious threads and fibers create the palette she works with.