My name is Crystel. I live in Viroqua with my husband, my two children and two orange cats in a small house surrounded by gardens. Gathering inspiration from flora and fauna, family and friends; I find great comfort in the creative process. There is an innate joy to bring a project to life - from the initial spark of an idea or a feeling, into the sketched out rough plans and finally brought forth by being created with my hands. It rings true with whichever medium I work with including cooking good food for loved ones. My mother and I do some collaborating as we are collectors of words and wool. I have been steadily sewing potholders for twenty years though I have dabbled in quilting, pillow making, natural fabric dyeing, printing and mixed media pieces.

Crystel’s Process

Working through the creative process, from common textiles to a useful tangible potholder, helps soothe my heart and soul.