Meet the Artist
I can’t remember a time when I was not fascinated by yarn, fiber, and cloth. Learning to knit at an early age was the spark that ignited the passion. Clothes for dolls, eventually a sweater for me, and then a sweater for the boyfriend. You know how it goes. Learning to weave was a natural progression. I have been weaving since 1996 when I accepted a job in the Textile Barn at the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, PA. Prior to that I had been demonstrating wool processing and spinning at various historical sites in the Berks County, PA area.
My mission is to create one-of-a kind, affordable, handcrafted items for you and your home. Being handcrafted does not have to mean excessively expensive to own and enjoy. I love creating beautiful, fashionable scarves and warm shawls. These can be accompanied by felted hats, purses, and decorative pins in a wide array of colors. On the practical side, I weave kitchen towels and table runners fit for your heirloom furniture. I also specialize in custom-made ecclesiastical textiles for churches, monasteries, and other places of worship.
Choosing the yarns in all of their lovely colors and putting together a new project are just the beginning of the thrilling process. Watching it unfold as I weave or knit is simply the best reward I know, second only to sharing these wonderful pieces with family, friends, and customers.
I am a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Reading-Berks Chapter and Chester County Craft Guild, where I am juried for handweaving and felting. From September through December, you can see me in person at many local fine art and craft shows throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. A list of show dates and locations can be found here. You can also find my work for sale at the following shops and galleries:
My studio is located in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, and studio hours for shopping are available by appointment. Please call or email and I’ll be glad to welcome you to see the fine handwoven and felted goods I have created. I also do custom design orders, whether for the fashionable you or your home, office, or place of worship. In addition, I am available for lectures, workshops, and demonstrations.
Cheers!
Cynthia