My grandfather introduced me to weaving when I was 9 years old. Although I did not receive formal training for weaving until after he died, I still feel a deep connection to him when I am at my loom. The connection to my grandfather makes me feel like I am a part of the rich history of textiles. Being at the loom is like being at home for me.

My products are made with natural fibers like wool, hemp, linen and cotton.  I incorporate locally-produced fibers and wild-collected natural dyes when possible.  The impact that my fabrics will have on the environment is important to me.  When I purchase materials, I take into consideration the environmental cost my yarn will have from plant to garment and back to the earth. This is also why I offer mending and repair work.

My process has ebbed and flowed as I have progressed in my journey as a handweaver. Much of my work has been focused on the goal of mastery in weaving. I have taken on a lot of custom production work and learned an incredible amount through those projects.

Before I went to school for weaving, I got a degree in Accounting and have continued to work as a bookkeeper for small businesses throughout my entire weaving career. Having these two ways to generate income provides a vital balance to my process and life. An additional benefit to that is I have a unique understanding of what it means to be an artist while also understanding the financial components that trip a lot of artists up.

I have discovered a depth of learning in teaching that I am continually surprised by. I teach regularly at Haywood Community College and offer financial literacy training and bookkeeping education and support through my website and Mountain BizWorks.

I offer private lessons to students who already own a loom and would like some one-on-one assistance. If you already have a loom but have recently moved to the area and need help setting it up - I'm available to help! The mechanics of each loom fascinates me and I enjoy helping people get started on their way to making.  

I enjoy working with individuals with special requests for gifts. We work together on pattern, color and yarn selection. If this is something you would like to do - send me a message! 

Most recently, I have been learning more about historical reproduction textiles, our local weaving histories in Asheville, North Carolina and dabbling in weaving costume replicas. I think my work is currently centered around being “your neighborhood weaver” - here for whatever creative ideas you have that need well woven fabric!

Snail Mail:

PO Box 673

Leicester, NC, USA

28748