I enjoy the balance of these two different activities. Textile art is a solitary, meditative pursuit, with visible results over time, while playing music is active, in the moment, and usually group oriented.

After starting out making quilts nearly thirty years ago, my textile work for the past twenty-five years has been primarily embroidery with more recent use of applique, piecework, and/or beading. I make contemporary narrative textiles that are very energetic with color and pattern. DMC embroidery floss and Kreinik metallic braid on cotton muslin are my materials of choice. My imagery comes from my observations of popular culture and from my experiences over time at my job as a piano player.