I’m the designer behind Dyes Happy, formerly known as Kathryn Marie Designs.
Creativity runs in my family—from talented sewers to industrial designers—and it all started for me when my grandmother gifted me a sewing machine at a young age. That spark of inspiration led me to a lifelong love of fabric, dye, and creating designs that bring joy.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design at Philadelphia University and began my career working with Lane Bryant Outlet, Catherine’s Outlet, Anthropologie, and Peace Love World.
Today, I’m fully dedicated to dyeing, teaching and creating surface pattern designs for wallpaper, home goods, and fabric. All my designs are available for licensing and for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity to their projects. Let’s make something beautiful together!
Fun facts about me:
🍷 Wine Obsessed: I run Survives on Wine, where I share my love for Portuguese wines through writing and teaching (and, of course, tasting!).
🐾 Dog Mom: My black lab mix, Leo, is my studio assistant and constant source of joy.
💪 Cancer Warrior: I’m a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor.
📚 Bookworm: I’ve almost reached my 300 books in 2024 goal… I think I will!
🌿 Nature Lover: Nature fuels my creativity. Whether I’m gardening, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the beauty around me, nature inspires everything I make.
Thanks for being here!
Gallery Shows + Articles
IU COMPLETE LIFE ART SHOW 2024
IU COMPLETE LIFE ART SHOW 2023
IU COMPLETE LIFE ART SHOW 2022
CHARLESTON MAGAZINE, APRIL 2022
IU COMPLETE LIFE ART SHOW ARTIST STATEMENTS
IU ARTICLE- TOTES, T-SHIRTS, TAPESTRIES: THIS ARTIST FINDS HEALING THROUGH HER WORK
CURATED QUILTS- COVID ISSUE 15
SHIBORI CLASSES
Home Room, Indianapolis, IN
Wild and Wooly, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Cobblestone Quilt Guild, Charleston, SC
Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix, MI
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, MI
Sheridan Elementary, Petoskey, MI
PAST STOCKISTS
3LCollective, Mt.Pleasant, South Carolina
Julia Deckman Studio Salon, Charleston, South Carolina
Coralberry Cottage, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Wild and Wooly, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Love Bella, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Love Bella, Larchmont, New York
Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix, Michigan
Hand Picked Market, online
Pilates Midwest, Harbor Springs, Michigan
Spice Harbor, Harbor Springs, Michigan
North Perk Coffee, Petoskey, Michigan
Little Luxeries of Mackinac, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix, Michigan
Facets of Charlevoix, Charlevoix, Michigan
Spence and Lane, Thomasville, Georgia
Blue Water Galleries, Port Huron, Michigan
My work has been showcased at the Elliott Museum, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Three Pines Studio , The Chevra Gallery, IU Simon Cancer Center and Harrison Center