The baskets that I make are traditional in style but I like to add my own signature to them. I dye my materials before I weave and stain them after they are completed. I like to add something to my baskets that make them just a little different, like a piece of driftwood for a handle or a pattern from my loom weaving that combines both my worlds.

Making an item that is useful, not too frivolous, but that is also incredibly beautiful, wonderful to touch and fabulous to use, gives me great satisfaction. I get so much pleasure when someone purchases one of my pieces because they, too, think it is so beautiful and that is also very useful.