Inspired to sew by my
grandmother, a dressmaker, I made my first dress at age 8. Sewing has been
a passion of mine ever since.
I spent 30 years teaching and directing the apparel design undergraduate and
graduate programs at Oregon State University, ending that career in September,
2004. A new career began as I opened a studio and gallery in 2004.
My love of creating artful apparel is equal to my passion for creating
quilts. Accessories for the body (scarves and jewelry) and the home (pillows and
table top decor) are other creative pursuits. I now have the time to create on a
daily basis in my studio.
