Blast from the Past: Teaching Macrame in a UAW chapter, 1977
Recently I came across a folder of images that I didn't even know was in my possession. At age 24, I was one of nearly 30 artists in the Bloomington…
Pentaculum 2018: Post #2
I felt so fortunate to be invited to participate in Pentaculum 2018 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This weeklong experience was attended by 80 artists and writers, all…
Pentaculum 2018: Red, for Sorrow and Renewal
In November 2016, Gatlinburg, Tennessee suffered a devastating fire that destroyed hundreds of homes, businesses and tree-covered acreage. As news broke on social media, we watched the unfolding story as…
Bumping into The Fabric Workshop in Philadelphia
In mid-February, I attended the Buyers' Market of American Craft as a buyer for Iowa Artisans Gallery. As we prepared to leave, we discovered our flight was canceled and rescheduled…