Crafts by Patricia

I have always been interested in fiber arts. As a young girl I embroidered things for a hope chest. My mother was a skilled seamstress and I learned dress making from her. Later in life I became interested in needlepoint and finally quilting. About 5 years ago I had to quit quilting due to problems with my hands and in looking for a new hobby turned to weaving. I took a class at our local Community College and was thrilled. However as a woodworker I didn’t like the simple pine loom I was given to use. So I made my own out of unique hardwoods I had on hand. Then I made a few shuttles and the rest is history!

Joe Prunty age 12

I have worked with my grandmother in her woodshop since I was a baby playing with wood, paint brush, and glass of water. By the time I was four I was helping her build things. Like my grandmother I started out making furniture. When I was 6 I made a Childs Adirondack chair and entered it in the Los Angeles county fair taking Best of Show. I have also made a cherry trophy case, childs rocking chair, and Craftsman table lamp. Two years ago Granny gave me a Jet Midi lathe and this has turned out to be love of my life. I really like turning. I have taken several classes and now make all the handles for tools we sell. I also make Nostepindes , tapestry bobbins, sley hooks and recently slim line pens.

Rebecca like her brother has worked in the wood shop with her grandmother since she was a little girl. At four years of age she started weaving and has made several projects. Currently she is weaving the Prunty family plaid as a sash to wear and is doing a great job of a complicated pattern. She has also started an interest in Harry Potter and has her own table at shows with wands turned on a lathe, knitted bookmarks, and cozies for the wands. All in all she is a talented young lady.

Joe Prunty age 12 is exciting young man to be around. He works in the wood shop and is currently making a cherry coffee table with turned legs for his parents. He has made a cherry trophy case with glass sides and doors among other projects. Most of the turned objects for sale on this web site are of his design. Recently at a show he purchased a spinning wheel with his earnings and is learning to spin. Previously he spun on hand spindle