Mary Jo Wylie lives in Howell, Michigan and has been involved with some form of textile art for 15 years. She has devoted the past two years to punchneedle embroidery. The similarity to hooked rugs, in miniature form, is what led her in this direction. Her passions for American history, rug hooking and primitive antiques are key influences in her primitive punchneedle design process.
Her designs are historically inspired by some form of antique dating to the 18th, 19th and early 20th century. Many are of antique hooked rugs, coverlets and quilts. She ages all of her work and uses recycled material when framing to give a more authentic appearance. The finished pieces compliment primitive antique decorating so well.
Wylie emphasizes teaching and offers a unique pattern line for those who are interested in learning this wonderful art form. She intentionally keeps her finished pieces limited to insure integrity and value of her work.
Wylie Primitive Designs 2565 Castlerock Howell, MI 48843 Phone: 517-552-1343
Mary Jo Wylie has been selected for the following Directories:
2007 TEXTILES OR NEEDLEWORK
2006 TEXTILES OR NEEDLEWORK
Biography updated January 12, 2023 Photograph updated February 9, 2021Contact information updated February 23, 2017
The entry deadline for the 2023 Directory of
Traditional American Crafts has passed. We are now processing entries and submitting
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