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

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

reART EXIBITION

Hygge: A Winters Glow

SHIBORI CLASSES

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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

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Let’s connect on Instagram!

@dyes_happy