jennythreads by jen swearington
about the artist
Jen Swearington grew up in Indiana and has lived in Asheville, NC for eleven years with her husband Paul and their pets, though she travels frequently for opportunities and inspiration.
Ms. Swearington has been creating artworks on bedsheets since 2000. Her innovative technique and distinct illustrative style set her at the forefront of the fiber arts field, most recently winning the Award of Excellence in Quilt National 2009. Her work have been featured in three Quilt National exhibitions, 500 Quilts, Fiberarts Design Book 7, Surface Design Journal, and graced the cover of Fiberarts magazine.
Jen Swearington founded her production studio, Jennythreads, Inc in 2003. Jennythreads is a small but busy operation producing fine handmade silk and bamboo apparel and accessories carried in galleries and boutiques throughout the United States. Each piece of fabric in every Jennythreads item is hand dyed and /or hand printed by the artist with imagery from her sketchbook pages and original hand-cut stencils. Jennythreads items have been featured in the New York Times, Belle Armoire, Niche, on HGTV, and won many awards at fine art and craft events.
Visit Jet Set Studio in West Asheville, NC to see the creation of all things Jennythreads.
