Gold Medal In: Weaving, 2013

  • Life Dates Born 1944, Volga, South Dakota
  • Occupation Housewife
  • Residence at Time of Award Brookings, South Dakota

Ribbons

  • 2010 Red ribbon for “Two Low Voices” table mat in bound rosepath technique
  • 2012 Blue ribbon for “Crossing the Pasture” pillow top in low pile technique
  • 2013 Red ribbon for a centerpiece in monksbelt technique
  • 2013 Red ribbon for a runner in turned monksbelt technique

Artist Statement

Weaving Norwegian techniques with traditional materials came about after I had learned various other weaving techniques in Swedish, Pennsylvanian, and early English methods. Some of the early Norwegian textiles influence my work primarily in the area of color and history of use. The greatest influence in my weaving techniques has been Vesterheim’s folk-art classes and textile tours to Norway.

2015