In 1983, I learned to make Seminole patchwork. This machine quilting technique was created by women from the Seminole tribe in Florida during the 1800s. I now include my patchwork in over 30 different gift items including book covers, bottle totes, aprons, potholders, coin purses, eyeglass cases, notepads, towels, etc. My patchwork also decorates children's sundresses and rompers.

In addition to patchwork, I make North Carolina longleaf pine needle baskets using a coiling technique. The baskets incorporate bottoms made of Seminole patchwork, antique quilt pieces (including pieces from crazy quilts made by my Grandmother), pottery disks made by my sister as well as disks made of cherry, walnut and oak.