Color has always been my passion, and the fiber arts enthralled me from an early age. Iʼve always been drawn to the rich tones of cotton embroidery floss, the vibrant hues of dyed wool roving, the tantalizing bolts of fabrics stacked on quilt shop shelves . . . 

As a young child in the 1960s I was always crafting (often with amusing results!), including copying the cover art of a folk music album into embroidery; adding bandana sleeves to an old tee shirt; and crocheting gladiator sandals out of cotton string. I don't know what other kids my age were doing for fun, but I loved creating with fiber and fabric.

Later, in high school, I took spinning, weaving, and natural dyeing classes at The Art Students League in NYC. I loved turning the fleece into yarn, totally transforming it with vegetable dyes, and then creating a wall hanging with it.

Over the years Iʼve done weaving, quilting, yarn spinning, felting, crochet, embroidery, macramė, and clothing upcycling, enjoying each craft as a way to combine colors into unique designs. 

Now I marble fabric beside a river in Maine, with a suitably appropriate view of an old textile mill and its waterfall. Marbling is perfect for exploring color, each print an opportunity to experiment with new hues and new combinations.