My journey with fiber began around the age of 3 in Finland, and I received my first little table loom for Christmas when I was 4 years old. Our neighbor Vanskun Tati often invited me to join her daily activities, such as prepping fibers for her loom. We would sit outside, cutting and sorting secondhand fabrics for her vibrant rag rugs. Watching her transform strips of old linen, cotton and wool into stunning tapestries and rugs left a lasting impression on me. These were common practices in many Finnish homes back then.
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