All of the items in my shop are like pieces of my history, of the things that are important to me, of my hopes for the world.

I have been sewing since I was a little kid, thanks to my mom. I started felting as an adult, searching for something sustainable, something I could make in a short enough time to sell it for a reasonable price. Felting is magical. With just your hands and a little warm water, you can transform the fluffiest bits of wool into the most amazing sturdy & sculptable fabric. I started wet felting, and then experimenting with designing and sewing bags made from recycled wool garments. Eventually I tried making a hat for my niece out of some cashmere I somehow had . . . that one hat grew into the Fiddleheads hats, which are available in a few independent craft galleries around the country.

In 2008, I started teaching sewing and knitting to students in my hometown. I've now taught at fiber festivals around the region, and at the John C Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. I think that of all the things I could do with my life, empowering more people to make something for themselves might be one of the best. It's also one which could have a big impact on our economy and our world. To that end I also offer tutorials & e-books to help people everywhere start sewing and felting.

Authenticity and originality are important to me. Everything in my shop is of my own design and authorship. I still physically make almost everything myself from start to finish (including illustrations).