I've been crocheting and knitting for over 30 years.  I am very proud to be an Associate Professional in the CGOA and I'm very lucky to have Doris Chan as my mentor in the design program.  Doris continues to be a great help and a wonderful inspiration to my designing process. 

 

I am also a member of the Happily Hooked on Crochet Club in Danbury, Connecticut where Grace Gardner and Dee Stanziano continue to weave their magic with great guest speakers (such as Doris Chan & Lily Chin) and very informative meetings.  We are so very lucky to have the wonderfully talented designer, Margaret Hubert, as a member of our ever expanding group.  We work on many volunteer projects including making cancer caps for the Danbury Hospital and hats & scarves for the Salvation Army.

 

I enjoy all aspects of needlework.  The creative process, design process & very importantly...the volunteering process.  Closer to home in Southington, CT I make prayer shawls for our church and preemie items for New Britain General Hospital.  When I'm not spending my time making all the beautiful new designs I've been finding in books & magazines, designing and volunteering...I teach classes (both individual & group) for knitting & crochet and I've been booking home needlework parties to help support my habit...err...Passion! 

 

I can't imagine going a day without a hook or needles in hands and I'm very thankful for all the great crafting friends I've made along the way and for all the new friends I have yet to meet!