Something new. Something blue. You are among the first to see this season's new handwoven cloth! I must admit, this year has brought some challenges to my usually prolific creative process. However, artists are problem solvers by nature. Sourcing unique materials has become more difficult and expensive. Instead of letting this continue to deter me, I took stock of what I had available. My studio is filled with shelves of yarn, including mill ends and leftover cones from previous projects....

I spent a delightful week with the Fiber Arts Guild of Central Oregon teaching workshops and giving a PowerPoint presentation about my own journey as a weaver. Trash Bag Garment Design Workshop The first workshop was created to help weavers find their "inner designer" by using trash bags. See the results in this video! The first workshop was designed to help weavers find their inner designer. Weave, Cut, and Sew Your Own Workshop The second workshop registration filled up quickly, so we...

Workshops in May 2026 In May, I will be teaching workshops and presenting PowerPoint sessions for an entire week to the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild in Redmond, OR. I was delighted to learn that the enrollment opened early and the classes filled up very quickly. Not all weavers are interested in garment-making, as cutting your own handwoven fabric can be intimidating. However, this enthusiastic group has signed up, and I am looking forward to working with them. Preparing for this...