Knitting is a need. Designing is a passion. I love to dabble in gardening, cooking, baking and let us not forget eating! Texture and color are driving forces in many aspects of my world. I seem to collect crafting activities and supplies, as well as books of many kinds and genres. I also have an eclectic collection of music that I like to play in shuffle mode. Animals typically make me happy. My husband is my hero. Nature, in all its glory is the most brilliant work of art and inspiration I have come across yet.