Thanks for visiting my primitive rug hooking site. Over the past decade, my interest in rug hooking has grown from making a simple mat with a sheep (which was great fun!) to an all consuming interest in everything about rug hooking. I’ve been honored to be included in both the 2006 and the 2008 Early American Life Directory of the Best Traditional Craftsmen. Recently Early American Life selected my work for the 2008 Holiday Directory which will come out late in August.
My work is also featured on traditionalfolkart.com, a showcase for a new definition of American folk art, with brilliant examples of carved figures, miniature quilts, felted and hooked rugs, fraktur, furniture and many other fine crafts. On Valentine's Day of this year, the NY Times ran an article on my work in the House & Home section.

CURRENT EVENTS: Just back from a lovely day at the Blueberry Festival at Old Austerlitz, NY. I felt gently nudged back in time -- less technology and lots of warm talk. I appreciate the people who purchased rugs - one was my latest rug and wasn't even listed in the gallery section yet. I'm already looking forward to next year's event.

ABOUT ME: I live with my family in an 1832 farmhouse in the Catskill Mountains. I believe in the joy and contentment that making things by hand brings. My site is dedicated to offering you my original hooked rugs, as well as hand dyed wool and supplies for all kinds of rug making - primitive and penny rugs, as well as other primitive textile crafts.

SHOP: My shop in Delhi is conveniently located in the center of our small town. I'm open by appointment. My rugs take up most of the room in my shop, but I also carry basic rug making supplies. Please call to make an appointment that's convenient for you.

WEB SITES/MAGAZINES: My work is featured on TFA -- traditionalfolkart.com. Please try to visit TFA -- you'll see an abundance of exquisite folk art. An article about my rug hooking work was included in the Spring 2007 issue of Kaatskill Life magazine.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks again for visiting.