Wood’n I Weavings

I grew up in Hawaii and have spent my adult life living on rivers and nestled in the mountains.  I love to weave water, whether a calm mountain lake reflecting the moonlight, a stormy coastal scene, or a lazy river with a waterfall tumbling off the weaving.  The forests surrounding  the rivers are another favorite of mine, and the thrill I feel after weaving a mountain is akin to the glory of hiking to the peak. I weave landscapes and seascapes, usually on a driftwood “frame”, utilizing primarily natural fibers that I spin and dye. I design by my heart and sometimes from actual sites or photographs and rely on the emotions of having lived my life in the Northwest forests or on the water. I weave baskets using a variety of materials and use some felting in my weavings.

The wool yarn I spin and dye is responsible for the rich textures of my weavings.  The driftwood I use as a loom/frame is usually the inspiration for my designs, which I visualize when I find the wood.  I work from photographs occasionally, but usually my heart and mind’s eye guide my needles as I create the scenes.  I love custom work, weaving your special place, and sometimes enhancing it with features you wish were there!