I am a Craft Yarn Council of America Professional Certified Crochet Instructor and have taught classes for years.

Crocheting for over 20 years, I am thrilled with sharing all that I have learned over the years and how that has inspired me to design as I do. I also knit and have many new ideas ‘spinning’ about in my head.

As a Fine Artist, my drawings inspire me to create three-dimensional art in yarn, with all it’s textures and colors. It is quite thrilling to see a drawing “come to life” in that way. I am also inspired by nature, pudgy little creatures, and lots of colors.

I enjoy working with whimsical and colorful art in any medium like mosaics, paper quilling, quilting, and needlework.

Welcome friends!! Come and visit me in our cozy space at the Purls and Shells Studio Blog, and join in the fun with fellow knitters and crocheters like yourself. Together we will work with hooks and sticks, to turn scrumptious yarn into a treat for yourself or a gift for someone dear. Stop by our shops at Ravelry for Patterns and Ebay for Kits.

I love to stitch all things warm and whimsical. Join me on my yarn journey.