I am a textile artist and world wide wanderer…. after traveling for over a year in our RV, we settled in beautiful Southwest Colorado close to Durango, CO. During Covid, we relocated back to Virginia to be close to our family and grandchildren. I am looking forward to finding native plants for natural dyeing and eco printing in my new locale as I set up a new studio and find new art friends!
Art Blog
Summer Robe
After making my Kimono Robe from an old child sized shop kimono with a flannel lining, I realized I also needed a lighter weight robe for warmer days. This Spring, Jude Hill over at her blog http://www.spiritcloth.com did a tutorial on how she makes her robes which I have long admired. So I decided it …
Totem Tree
We have several giant Ponderosa Pines on our property along with LOTS of Gambel Oak or sometimes known as Scrub Oak. Gambel Oak grows more bushy and low and loves to grow under the Ponderosas. The Ghost Cat dragged its kill under a Gambel Oak at the foot of one of our largest trees which …
Ghost Cat
Ghost Cat Visits … and stays We had an exciting week back in September when a mountain lion came to visit one night. My husband had just taken the dog out for her nightly routine and told me how beautiful the stars were so I went out to see. I walked to the other side …