Many of us learned to embroider from our grandmothers, as did I. But these days ,we have many inexpensive tools and resources available that make the process even more simple and enjoyable.
  This type of hand embroidery is very easy to learn as we cover fabric selection, marking tools, and many useful tips and techniques. We will also cover how to choose the right type of embroidery stitches and thread types for different applications. Detailed instruction will be given on how to create a variety of stitches.
   Fun, enjoyable, and rewarding, this work lends...

I have been invited to be the Featured Artist for the 2018 Natural Fiber Fair which is held annually in Arcata, CA. This is a wonderful event with incredible vendors, amazing workshops, and really great food.

It is always a wonderful venue filled with light, color, and lots of enthusiastic attendees and students.

Block printing on fabric is a perfect way to create beautiful handmade items with your own
personal flair. This is a very easy technique to learn that lends itself well to very simple as well as more
complex designs.
In this class, you will learn to create and transfer a design, carve a block, and print your own
fabric with a design of your choice. Designs will be provided for your selection, but you are welcome
to use an original design of your own as well.
Instructions for an optional tote bag project will be provided if you would like to make something
with your...

   Many of us learned to embroider from our grandmothers, as did I. But these days ,we have many inexpensive tools and resources available that make the process even more simple and enjoyable.
  This type of hand embroidery is very easy to learn as we cover fabric selection, marking tools, and many useful tips and techniques. We will also cover how to choose the right type of embroidery stitches and thread types for different applications. Detailed instruction will be given on how to create a variety of stitches.
 Fun, enjoyable, and rewarding, this work lends...