Come see my latest work at Art in the Pearl this weekend. I had a great show in Central Oregon but there is still new work to see this...

Wearable art moves out in the world. It influences people. A. Handwoven garments are a kind of armor that enhances. B. Handwoven cloth...

I have three shows coming up and I can't wait to see you!

This spring, Patricia Kinsella taught a fantastic textile workshop in Prato, Italy through the Tour Studio . I had wanted to take this...

Thank you for visiting with me at Art on the Edge Studio Tour. I went home with lots of empty hangers and some beautiful handwoven...

You are invited to a lively discussion with Karen on textiles, travel, to Italy. pom-poms and handwoven garments on sale, Friday, June 16...

June 16-18, 2023 will be my once-in-a-blue-moon SALE of select items during the Art on the Edge Studio Tour. To see the sale items: 1. ...

I saw first hand in Prato, Italy what the textile industry can do to reprocess wool garments into new eco-wool. They shred discarded wool...

The Studio Tour by Zoom. On June 16-18 I am having a Pop-Up event at the Lincoln City Cultural Center as part of the Art on the Edge...

As a designer/handweaver, which part comes first? It takes a life-time of learning a craft to get to place where an idea can be executed...

It has been a quiet winter of reflection, rehabilitation, and learning. It spite of the cold, the daffodils and snowdrops are pushing...

The new year starts with a busy January. I have completed converting my loom to an electronic assist and am having some repairs made to...

I have been slowly adding new pieces to the website store and removing all that have sold. In addition, custom orders are getting filled...

The trip was a two week tour in Florence, Italy visiting ateliers, showrooms, and museums, followed by a 5 day workshop at the Lisio...

It is midnight. From the fourth floor of my room at the Hotel Pendini, I am watching a store display window being changed for a high end...

Tomorrow is the start of our textile adventure! We signed up with The Tour Studio for a five day hands -on workshop in Jacquard weaving...

Opening morning at Art in the Pearl

This weekend, I am delighted to return to Art in the Pearl. September 3-5 Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm Monday, 10am-4pm Art In...

The August and September calendar pages are full. Not only do I have 3 upcoming shows, but I am going to study Jacquard weaving this fall....

Here is a glimpse into the 2022 Salem Art Fair. It has been over two years since I have done this. Not only did I find all the tent...