Towels

These towels embrace the tradition of beauty with utility--each use brings a moment of light to daily living.  They are my own designs, some influenced by Japanese or Scandinavian tradition or by the Arts and Crafts movement, especially the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The extraordinary absorbency and "hand" (feel) of my towels have created many loyal customers. Woven with the most absorbent cottons I can find, each towel is hemmed by hand, and washed and dried twice to ready it for its place in the kitchen or bath.

Many of my customers are initially afraid that they have to treat my towels as delicate art objects, but don't be afraid to put them to work! The fine craftsmanship of the towels means they will last for years. I have towels that have been used around the kitchen daily for over 20 years!

I began weaving in 1981 while living in Alaska and have focused on towels and table linens since 1991. After moving to Sherwood, Oregon in 1984, I studied weaving and art at the Oregon College of Art and Craft and Marylhurst College and I've participated in numerous workshops. In 2005 I moved to Goldendale, Washington near the Columbia River Gorge.. My studio, open by chance or by appointment, is located in a century-old building in downtown Goldendale.

My work has been shown at numerous galleries, events and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the Salem, Sherwood, Nehalem, and Edmonds Art Festivals, Buckman Art Show, Best of the Northwest, Maryhill Arts Festival, Portland's Gallery 33, Handworks Gallery, Graystone Gallery and The Real Mother Goose. I am a member of LOCAL 14 and the Portland Handweavers Guild.

Table Runners

The table runners are variations on my towel designs.  Like the towels, the table linens are machine washable and dryable.

Scarves

Customers have long requested wearable versions of my work, and so I have begun making scarves using the same designs, craftsmanship and quality materials as my towels and table runners.