As an artist and middle school art teacher for 20 years, I have been immersed in the creative process daily. Through creating lessons and teaching, and my own personal art; oil painting, printmaking, ceramics and hand embroidery; I have been continually developing as an artist, maker, and fiber artist. I have always been drawn to fiber arts in various forms, whether through weaving and sewing projects with my students, embroidering children’s clothing, or punch needling. I am excited by all parts of the punch needle process; sketching the original designs, choosing the color palette, punching the design and sewing the finished piece to the jacket. All designs are original, all jackets are thrifted, and all parts of the process handmade.