I’m the designer behind Dyes Happy.

Creativity runs in my family. From talented sewers to industrial designers. 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’m an expert shibori dyer and instructor and create surface pattern designs for wallpaper, home goods, and fabric. All of my designs are available for licensing and for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity to their projects and homes.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design at Philadelphia University and began my design career working at Lane Bryant Outlet, Catherine’s Outlet, Anthropologie, and Peace Love World.

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.

  • 💪 Cancer Warrior: I’m a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor.

  • 📚 Bookworm: I read over 320 books in 2024, huge goal achieved.

  • 🌿 Nature Lover: From gardening to bird watching and walking barefoot with my dog, nature brings me happiness and always inspires.

Thanks for being here!

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IU COMPLETE LIFE ART SHOW 2024

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Let’s connect on Instagram!

@dyes_happy