As a child, the matriarchs in my family were always trying to interest me in all things fiber, such as sewing, weaving and crocheting. I always enjoyed making things with my hands. When I went away to college, I decided to major in art, and I was beside myself with joy that Indiana University was offering a textiles program. While there, I learned more about dyeing and I was hooked.

I graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in Studio Art, and I have been dyeing ever since. I have experimented with various forms of tie dye and shibori.