Blue Ridge Basketry

09/05/2026

Well, I guess it’s time to start thinking about the holidays! Here are two baskets - a Halloween one and a Christmas one. Guess I need to do a Thanksgiving one next !
Suggestions for colors?

08/30/2026

So, 3 months ago I moved into a studio on the 4th floor of the 1st Baptist Church in Weaverville…..the floor is shared by several masseuse’s, a lawyer, and some other small group meetings. The space was ok, but had no windows, just concrete walls ( felt a bit like prison! lol). But then, another artist moved out, leaving this space, and I jumped on it! Windows- hooray! What a difference. Now I have natural light, and I can look out and see what the weather is doing. SOOO much happier.

08/28/2026

Made something different ( than a basket) with grapevines today…

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

It’s time for fall baskets!

08/21/2026

My latest basket- and it sold before it even hit the sales floor! Gotta love that!

08/19/2026

And my newest basket, finished yesterday- Mars Hill University. That’s close to home!

08/10/2026

Well, I got some exciting news today!!

Hi Nancy,
Congratulations! The Jurying Committee is pleased to let you know you have been accepted! And welcome to the Weaverville Art Safari. You're now ready to get started as a Member and we're excited to have you!

I have gone to this Art Safari ( on my bike, of course! 😂) for 5 years, never imagining that I might someday been IN it, as an artist. Life is always full of surprises, and I’m ready to embrace this new life and “ identity” as an artist, after a lifetime as identifying as a competitive athlete. Age has a way of slowing one down! lol

Getting invited into this bi-annual Weaverville Art Safari, as well as my baskets now being sold in Artisans on Main, also in Weaverville, are a big achievement and positive reinforcement for me and my fledgling business.

08/05/2026

Exciting news for Blue Ridge Basketry- my baskets have been accepted in Artisans on Main, in Weaverville, NC!
And on the first day they were put out, one sold!
What a great start, I’m very excited. That makes me want to get back in my studio and make more.
This is the one that sold - I knew when I made it, and saw the colors come together, that it would be a winner.

08/02/2026

Besides weaving Appalachian rib baskets in a variety of colors to decorate your home, I am making Game Day College baskets. These baskets make great gifts for that favorite professor, graduating student, or for your own tailgate party on game day.
I weave in the colors of the college, put a charm on the side with the mascot or logo, and include a package of paper goods with the college logo.
If you don’t see your favorite college or university here, contact me to custom make one for you.