What Inspires Me:
Nature is my inspiration. I love natural colors. I have created shawls based on flower gardens or individual flowers. I hope to create a tapestry based on a photo I took at the beach.
What Motivates Me To Create:
I like to be challenged. If I see something I like or if it catches my eye, I want to make it into a shawl or lap blanket. I also create images with filet crochet. I have been known to make an outfit the day before I want it.
How Long Have I Worked With Fiber:
I have been knitting since I was 12, crocheting since I was 21, spinning my own yarn for 6 years. I have needle felted and even woven a few items.
Background:
I have a Masters in Business and a certification from the Department of Defense. I was an accountant then moved into buying Space Flight hardware, and Research and Development. I am pretty technical and mathematically inclined ( really it is not as boring as it seems. I have been sewing since I could sit at a sewing machine, I like to figure out how things work aka are assembled. I have received many ribbons at the fair for my fiber work. I have not tried to advance to juried or professional shows. I want to enjoy my craft and not make it a job. I also love to teach/ educate the public. Nothing is more fun to watch than a child’s face when they ” get it” (like learning how to spin on a wheel).
Contact Information:
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