Pattern courtesy of purlsoho.com
Pattern courtesy of Swan's Island
Illustrations by Shakhed Hadaya
Hand-dyed ombre silk, fully boned, customized 1880s pattern
Fiber Arts
Garter Bias Baby Blanket
Worsted weight wool, knit 2015
Sea Creature Friends
Henry the Octopus pattern from the Purl Bee
Belinda the Whale from Swans Island Baby Whale pattern.
Henry's hat is an adaptation of Purl Bee's Simple Pleasures hat. Mermaid crown and quilt own design. 2012-2015
2 Color Brioche Cowl
Worsted weight wool, knitting 2015
Custom Boned Corset with Hand-dyed Fabric
Customized 1890's pattern, made in conjunction with NYU's Costume Construction class, fall of 2009. Hand dyed silk, steel bone and grommets.
Williamsburg Bridge Embroidered Pillow
Cotton embroidery floss on linen-cotton blend fabric. Design by Barbara Begley and Shakhed Hadaya. 2015
Giant Granny Square Blanket
Fingering weight wool, crochet 2015-2016.
Hissing Possums
Custom printed cotton fabric designed by Shakhed Hadaya, cotton stuffing, magnetic noses. Designed by Barbara Begley and Shakhed Hadaya for Art Chicken. 2015
Mermaid Headdress
Seashells, sequined applique and silk on buckram and plastic base. Design by Barbara Begley.
Sea Creature Quilt
Patchwork of cotton and linen fabrics, machine pieced and quilted. 2013