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Naomi Beetlestone Detre

Fiber Artist, Stylist, Creative Thinker
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Everything I Own

Quilts

I like to make quilts that are unexpected. In the “quilt world” as a whole, people are moving away from more traditional aesthetics and making pieces that are challenging the expected half-triangle aesthetic. I hope to make pieces that fit into my own aesthetic, as well as this larger movement in quilt making.

Night Vision
Night Vision

Made from vintage suiting fabric swatch books using both traditional and modern quilting techniques.

Sun Wobbles
Sun Wobbles

Made from vintage Liberty Prints, a freehand quilt sewn entirely by hand.

Radial Quilt
Radial Quilt

Freehand pattern

Shirting Quilt
Shirting Quilt

Made from an out-of-date swatch book from a mens shirt making company.

Cellular Picnic
Cellular Picnic

A miniature quilt inspired by cellular division, and topographical maps

Outer Space Baby Quilt
Outer Space Baby Quilt

Reversible baby quilt using second-hand fabric. Quilted by hand, making a “star” motif on both sides

Dishtowel Quilt
Dishtowel Quilt

Knit/Crochet

I’ve been knitting since I was about 8 years old, and I love to make up patterns as I go. I’m especially interested in using knitting to make modern-looking garments, rather than sticking with the more traditional knitting aesthetic.

Crochet Demon Balaclava
Crochet Demon Balaclava
"Going Out" Tops
"Going Out" Tops

Various techniques used

Corsetry

I learned corsetry through a Short Course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Summer 2017. All corsets were made using these techniques, adapted slightly to better suit the needs of the project.

Neon Corset
Neon Corset

Made with 3M high-visibility and reflective material. Under normal light, the neon yellow has a day-glow effect, but when captured with flash photography, the boning channels glow and darken the rest of the image.

Satin Corset
Satin Corset

Using hand pleated satin on a Tudor-inspired silhouette, this corset was made to reference dragon scales, as well as fantasy armor. Fully lined, with flat steel boning and english coutil for structure.

Satin S-Bend Corset
Satin S-Bend Corset

Created for a Tulane University Production of Intimate Apparel, designed by Jennifer Jacobs

Tudor Stays
Tudor Stays

Based on the Tudor silhouette, shortened slightly for comfort and wearability. Includes hand-embroidered eyelets and aglets.

Collage

I almost exclusively use collage to create postcards to send to friends – the process of creating something small and sending it out into the ether, rather than keeping it for myself, has allowed me to release some of the pressure of making the 'perfect thing.' But, because of this, I have dozens of collages that I don't have photos of, and can't quite remember where I sent them!

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Embroidery

I am a self-taught embroiderer, and recently I have taken an interest in more traditional methods (see: Blackwork David Bowie)

The jacket series is ongoing; I make 1-2 per year as gifts

Denim Jacket No. 3
Denim Jacket No. 3

DMC cotton thread on pre-existing denim jacket.

Denim Jacket No. 4
Denim Jacket No. 4

DMC Cotton Embroidery Thread, Gutermann Sew-All thread, and metallic fabric on pre-existing denim jacket (Design inspired by the New Orleans Water Meter graphic)

Denim Jacket No. 1
Denim Jacket No. 1

DMC cotton thread on pre-existing denim jacket.

Bird
Bird

Based on an illustration by Edward Carey

Lips
Lips

From the poster for the Rocky Horror Picture Show

Pasties

Inspired by modern burlesque performers breaking the norm of what is traditionally attractive, I started creating pasties with unconventional themes and construction.

Many are hand-beaded and embroidered, while others simply use glue, paint, and craft-store finds. Each measure approximately 2” in diameter.

Picnic Pasties
Picnic Pasties

Ceramic Plates, cotton trim, and beaded/embroidered ants on gingham outdoor fabric

 UV reactive glass beads on a canvas backing.

UV reactive glass beads on a canvas backing.

Virus Pasties
Virus Pasties

Rhinestones, bugle beads, glitter, and UV resin on a thermoplastic base, made in the early days of coronavirus quarantine

Blood Drip Pasties
Blood Drip Pasties

Czech glass beads on a backed fabric base

Kiwi Pasties
Kiwi Pasties

UV Resin and glass beads on a thermoplastic base

Tennis Pasties
Tennis Pasties
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 Inspired by the paintings of Mondrian

Inspired by the paintings of Mondrian

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Paintings, Drawings, and Graphics

Figure Study
Figure Study

Watercolor 13.5”x10”

Figure Study
Figure Study

Watercolor and Acrylic 10”x14”

Abstract Tryptich
Abstract Tryptich

Three flat interpretations of an 3D architectural space, acrylic paint on cotton paper.

Graphic figure study
Graphic figure study

Black pen on Bristol paper

 Tee shirt and sticker designs for the band “Scallion”

Tee shirt and sticker designs for the band “Scallion”

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