Amy Staton has been creating wool appliqué for almost 20 years. Baltimore album quilts and other antique quilt motifs provide her with an endless supply of inspiration. She also incorporates antique crewel designs and fraktur motifs into some of her pieces. In addition to her wall hangings, table runners, and throw pillows, Amy creates penny rugs, a form of folk art which dates to the early to mid-1800s.
Amy uses both new and recycled wool from clothing and blankets in her creations. But whether new or recycled, it’s always 100% wool.
Amy has been selected for Early American Life’s Directory of Traditional Crafts for the last five years. For the most part, she sells her work at traditional artisan shows. "When people view my work in person, I understand their natural instinct is to touch my pieces. Wool is just so wonderfully touchable. And I get to work with it every day!"
