I learned to crochet from my Grandma and my Mom when I was still in elementary school. Grandma made doilies and Mom made afghans. I took these skills a step further to crocheting wearable items. When scarves became popular, I was in my element, crocheting one after the other.

Later, the idea of re-creating some of my Grandmother's delicate lacy crocheted items rooted in that creative part of my brain. I practiced working with thread until I mastered techniques for crocheting with steel hooks. Thus began the crocheted vintage pot holder phase of my life.

Another passion has always been dolls. As a doll collector, I found myself attracted to frilly dresses and ruffled gowns. This passion naturally morphed into the creation of Victorian dresses to fit 11 1/2" fashion dolls.

I love working with cotton threads and yarns, along with other natural fibers such as wool, bamboo and silk. They are softer and work up much prettier than acrylic yarns.