“Most of my designs are inspired by some interesting material or color combination reminding me of a natural phenomena or special event. Although I have a general idea of the desired outcome, I often develop a piece as it grows by changing colors or techniques to create the perfect outcome. I love to work with natural materials like silk, cotton, bamboo, flax and linen and always let the natural fibers guide me into the most appropriate way to use them. During the last 2 decades I have revived the heritage techniques of Broomstick lace, Hairpin lace, Tunisian lace, Irish lace and thread lace and now use them in interesting combinations to move their past heritage into the future.”