I use my own hand-dyed alpaca fibers in the art pieces that I create. The alpaca fiber feels like a combination of cashmere and silk. As a result of raising these animals from birth, there is a spiritual connection with the animals and the felted pieces.
Each of these items of clothing are really a piece of art. Every garment is one of a kind and impossible to duplicate. 
Creating a garment is like reading a mystery - you can plan and follow the plot, but there will be unforeseen twists and turns, and you just do not know how it will turn out until it is complete. How cool is that?
We live about 45 miles west of Chicago near Elgin, Illinois. Come out to the country and see the art work that we create.This Covid has made many challenges. Ron has health issues, so we are extremely careful. That has meant no shows. I have opened an Etsy store; Susanwaldronart (capital "S" ) This is the least painful way for me to post products. I have been exploring all kinds of new things. New clothing, and lots of different kinds of painting. I would love to hear from you. If you would like to see things or try something on, we can use our front porch. Just email me and we can work out the details. I miss seeing everyone!!! This will not last forever.
What a strange time we are in. I have been concentrating on painting and still doing some clothing. I journal a lot and decided to share on my blog. Ron has some health issues, so we are VERY strict in our quarantine.
The New Now, April 2020 There is such uncertainty now. I am not going to post future shows until early summer. What I am going to try, is putting some of my work on the web site for sale. I will just post the photos, a description and price. You will need to text me or email me for payment. I can accept checks or credit cards. If this really works, I can graduate to more sophisticated payments, but that involves more computer work. ....not my strong suit. My dear friends I miss seeing you!! Please stay safe. Susan
This is my first blog entry. I have been journaling for the last 25 years. It all started with the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. A great book to get yourself started with creative work. It helps to clear away all of the negativity that holds you back and starts some very good habits. It shows you how many of the road blocks to your own creativity have been put there by others---many time well meaning and loving people that say crushingly critical things to the tender soul of creativity in a young person. Ms. Cameron helps you to route out the bad stuff, deal with it, heal it and blossom. I highly recommend the book. So now...