A few years back I was lucky enough to live in the Cook Islands with my young family. I developed a love for the traditional crafts of Aitutaki and, with the help of a local 'auntie', wove a full size floor mat that we will always remember the islands by. After five years in the tropics we found ourselves settling into the middle of a freezing Melbourne winter. My love of hand-crafts and weaving s
hifted direction and I started to weave woollen blankets to keep us cosy through the transition from the balmy tropics to the chilly city. I started by building a loom of my own, combining a picture frame, some ice-block sticks, a few rubber bands and some inspiration from the internet. I now weave on an Ashford rigid heddle loom and love creating homewares and accessories, wraps, scarfs and other woven creations. I am inspired by colour and texture and the beautiful yarns that I just can't get enough of! My latest move takes me home to Auckland, New Zealand where the peace and tranquility and the scenery constantly inspires (and there is a ready supply of wool!)
