Stories behind the work | The Oregon Weaver

Dec 28, 20231 min read

Help me choose four!

Could you help me choose four images? It is application time for shows, and they want to see our most recent work. I have not had a photo...

Aug 20, 20231 min read

The ABCs of why I make wearable art

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

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Sharing my excitement

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...

Oct 23, 20221 min read

New Work in the Store

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

May 5, 20221 min read

Sharing the exhibit with you

I am the featured artist in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery exhibit that runs through June 19 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. For this...

Apr 17, 20221 min read

2022 Exhibit and Sale

You are invited to meet the artist Opening reception April 29, 5-7 PM Fiber Arts Studio Gallery, Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy...

Apr 10, 20221 min read

Dress forms are starting to fill up my studio!

Each of these dress forms is waiting for a new garment. If you are wondering what the excitement is all about, April 29 - June 19, 2022...

Dec 2, 20211 min read

See it in December. Online or in person.

December starts with two special events. First, there is a Special Edition Issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine of my new work! In this issue,...

Oct 28, 20212 min read

Behind the scenes of a photoshoot

Last month, Melanie Jackson of TearSheet PDX magazine asked me if I was interested in having a photoshoot of my new work. She knew that I...

Feb 14, 20211 min read

Loom Music

There is a relationship between reading music and reading a weaving draft. Both are on a staff and use notation. Music is not just about...