I create textile goods inspired by the beauty of the landscape around my central Maine home, and by the Yankee concept of “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”  I love making small pieced and quilted items from my fabric stash, repurposed clothing, and donations from other fabric enthusiasts. I often embellish my work with Japanese sashiko stitching or freeform embroidery, and occasionally make art pieces focused on such hand stitching. More recently I have been exploring the process of printing plants directly onto fabric, thus creating beautiful fabric which can be used as a base for simple clothing or embellished textile art. My intention is to have so much fun that the joy spills out and seeps into the world.