Coiling pine needles is a very time intensive art. A piece measuring just 4" in diameter can take an experienced coiler several hours to complete. Starting with just a few pine needles and a centerpiece, you bind the coil of pine needles to the centerpiece with a variety of cords. With each stitch, you add or hide a new pine needle or two within the coil. As the basket increases in size, the current coil is attached to the previous one, thus creating one continuous coil from start to finish. Decorative stitches, dyes, and accessories can be added to enhance the beauty of each OOAK item.

As a child of both Appalachian America and the Cherokee Peoples of the Tennessee Valley, my European ancestors included talented quilters, blacksmiths, clockmakers, gunsmiths and painters.

I strive to continue a tradition of pride in craftsmanship.