So, I’m going to be featured at the Seneca Veterans Pow Wow 2017 on July 14, 15 & 16 at the Seneca Iroquois National Museum tent along with a few other artists as well. I’ll have to post the time and day soon.

I’ll also be at the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan the following weekend of July 22 & 23 for my demonstration of the black ash basketry at 1 pm both days inside. The weekend will be filled with things to do at their Native American Dance & Music Festival. A chance to come out and meet the artists, ask questions or watch them work.

In the mean time, I did what I said I was going to do in an earlier post! Finally, got to make a 10″ pack basket, I love it! It’s so cute. So, I have to do the leather strappings but otherwise it turned out pretty nice for my first time. My fellow basketeer, Holly John let me borrow her molds, so I have to make the other size and then I’ll be satisfied. Feeling accomplished. Enjoy!

Hi All! I’m finding this difficult some days to get back on here! I am going to be one of the featured artists on this day at the Seneca Iroquois National Museum along with other talented folks. If you are in the area, stop by and say hello. It’s going to be a busy day! I’ll be demonstrating and showing the art form of traditional basketry. So, I’m busy trying to get some actual baskets for sale! Ha! Trying. I’ll get photos soon, if I can! Enjoy your day!

Well, I was off to a few adventures lately-Philadelphia, PA, D.C., Boston, MA and Enfield, CT. Now, settling back in but much to do.
I’m helping a friend with her wedding and doing a lot of corn husk flowers lately! I mean loads! If she will allow me to share I’ll post but otherwise it will be after October. They are turning out beautifully if I must say. ( I know, I know, patting myself on the back I may hurt myself!)

Unfortunately, I’ve become allergic to flowers as I’ve been in more contact with them. It was a problem that I needed to solve in order to continue with this project, I began do some research on alternative medicine for allergies and created a list of possible solutions, if you suffer from allergies, you can look here to see if you have tried one of these medication and leave a comment about your experience.

I’ve got 5 sessions of craft classes this month with various entities.

As I go I’ll share a picture or two.

I’ve already received Christmas orders and it’s 8 months away! So, I’m going to start planning that as well.

My real job has me on the computer all day but never time to do this! It’s not something I want to stress about too much. If you want to check it out for yourself you can  So, I’m catching up. I hadn’t even downloaded my pics from my trips yet! It’ll all work out- I manage to balance it out without too much stress.

My garden is slowed with this weather as well. But, I can do what I’m able and be content.

Enjoy your weekend! I’ll be busy as usual. Maybe get to post a pic or two soon.

I have to get some things done. But luckily, they (the customers) are in no hurry and are easy going — so, I’m not slacking. This is the layout for the beginning of my basket and the progress so far. I’ve got 2 others to do and with Spring in the Air, working my splints outside is going to be great! More soon.

Took a tour of the National Museum of the American Indian in D.C. this past weekend, we happened to come on a week they were recognizing the Cherokee Nation. So, we got to see a few artists and crafters from that Nation, of course I took note of the basket makers. Asked a few questions while I could bend their ear – they use the white oak tree and wished we had more time to visit but being on a time table I couldn’t stay long. Just wanted to share a photo of their beautiful baskets. Always learning…

I finally ordered a kit for myself and made it the other day! I was quite pleased with the outcome. It’s adorable and I love it! This will be on my table from now on at shows and demos. I want to make a 10″ pack basket for myself and carry as a purse one day soon. The splints are much heavier and harder to come by as well. I can dream though…