“The ancient and wondrous work of basketry is not lost but alive and thriving as a creative art form. In the same mountains and valleys where Native Americans wove their intricate designs, the weavers of this generation, using pine needles generously supplied by nature, are busy at work creating new shapes and patterns to delight the most discriminating collectors. My mother learned this art from the Seminoles in Florida many, many years ago and taught me and my sister. She also wrote a “How To” book. I have taught my daughter and she is now making beautiful baskets and dream catchers. Together, we have incorporated our hand made pottery for the centers. It has become a fun family tradition, and we enjoy going to the forest when possible to collect pine needles and other treasures of nature. We also enjoy doing various craft shows and teaching classes.”