Josephine Dakers-Brathwaite (aka Josie)

Josie is a fiber artist specializing in textiles, felt, dollmaking and quilt art.  Her mother and aunt taught her to sew at a young age, and she was also inspired by her father, a stone mason.

A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Josie started quilting and felting after a career in the apparel industry. She created Josie’s Colourful Journey in 2014 to showcase her artwork. 

 Josie’s quilt and felt work have details that express her love for experimenting with colors and patterns. Many of Josie’s quilts feature vibrant colors and patterns with black and white accents. She enjoys both wet and needle felting, and often adds hand embroidery and beading to enhance her felt work. Inspired by nature, floral landscapes, color, museum visits and everyday elements, Josie pursues her craft with precision and enthusiasm. She finds new techniques to enhance her work and frequently combines quilting with felt art.  Her goal is to bring joy and a smile to her viewers and collectors.  

A working artist, Josie participates in local quilt shows and art fairs. She enjoys teaching felt art in the local schools and adult workshops. Exhibit locations include New York’s Lincoln Center, a juried art show.  She is also a member of the North Jersey Modern Quilt Guild, Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth Guild, Princeton Sankofa Stitchers MQG, Northeast Feltmakers Guild (U.S.), International Felt Association (U.K.), Surface Design Association and Studio Art Quilt Association.