I’ve just finished and released a new weaving draft, full of fun surprises and brought to life with hand-dyed variegated yarn. A couple of people on Etsy had asked if I would offer more 4-shaft weaving drafts, and I’m so happy to oblige. Their requests carried me back to my own beginning days as a…
The weather has been warming, and at last the sun has begun to carry real heat in its hands. Naturally, my thoughts have turned toward dye pots, powdered color, and the quiet magic of cloth and yarn becoming something new. I love Dharma Procion dyes. They are simple to use and beautifully colorfast, which matters…
Alright! Garden has been cleaned up and planted. It is go time! Spring time for me is just loving everything come to life. Everything is green, fresh and there is such optimism. There is also a lot of clean up! Willow beds need to be weeded and cleaned up. Then I move to the perennial…
The quiet strength within. When I think of strength, I think of what lives quietly within us. A steady presence. Strength does not announce itself. It does not need to be loud or imposing. It can be subtle, almost unseen—small, steady, and deeply rooted. It is something we carry, something we return to, drawing from…
Spring has arrived in full force. It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here. Life got a little wild for a stretch, and when that happens, I tend to go radio silent. I turn inward. I don’t have the energy to share until I’ve sorted things out within myself first. Sometimes my energy feels…
These last couple of weeks have felt pretty crazy and heavy. I feel like things have been shaking—personally and in the world at large. It’s interesting to me that these weaving designs I created years ago are the ones I’m finally weaving and sharing now. It feels as if something knew this is what I…
This series of name drafts I’ve been working on actually began a few years ago. I love lace and creating these designs have brought me joy, but I was hesitant to tackle weaving the drafts with long treadling sequences. For me, there was just too much room for error—and I tend to get distracted easily……
When the world starts getting a little crazy, most of us feel like we’re losing control. I’m definitely one of those people. And honestly? We really don’t have control. It’s an illusion—one of those clever little tricks our ego likes to play. That’s fine; it can keep playing its games, but I’m on to it….
Witness to the Experience of Life: A Name-Drafted Weaving Pattern This past weekend, a little bit of sun broke through the clouds, and I finally had the chance to photograph my latest weaving project. It’s a design that’s been in the works since 2023 (yes, I had to check the date on my original draft…
The holidays have slipped quietly into memory, leaving behind the extra weight of Christmas cookies and the scent of home-cooked meals. Now, it’s time to ease back into the rhythm of work and weekends. This holiday season was a gift—a pause button pressed on life’s usual pace. I slept in, unpacked boxes in the new…