I am a retired senior citizen living in Stillwater, MN. I have a degree in Textiles and Clothing from Iowa State University. I have been weaving and spinning for over 40 years with wool and mohair as my favorite fibers to work with. Taking a raw fiber through the full process of cleaning, spinning, dying, weaving, fulling and then tailoring into a garment is very satisfying. Using natural and synthetic dyes provides a wide range of colors and interesting end products.
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I am a retired senior citizen living in Stillwater, MN. I have a degree in Textiles and Clothing from Iowa State University. I have been weaving and spinning for over 40 years with wool and mohair as my favorite fibers to work with. Taking a raw fiber through the full process of cleaning, spinning, dying, weaving, fulling and then tailoring into a garment is very satisfying. Using natural and synthetic dyes provides a wide range of colors and interesting end products.
My hand woven garments are often embellished with knitting, crocheting or braiding techniques. Exploring historic weaving patterns and techniques adds variety to finished items.
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