About Me
I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong crafter, making my home in Wisconsin’s beautiful Kettle Moraine. I enjoy a life filled with creativity, nature, and the simple pleasures of home. My faith and belief in Jesus Christ are an important part of who I am, bringing meaning and gratitude to everyday life.
Weaving is a special part of my creative life. I love working at my looms (I have more than one 😃), bringing colors and textures together to make throw rugs, mug rugs, and other woven pieces. I enjoy the process of turning materials into something useful, inviting, and uniquely handmade.
My creative interests also include making jewelry, with a special fondness for boho styles. Gemstones and lapidary rough appeal to my love of natural colors, textures, and possibilities. There’s always something new waiting to be made.
Life at home includes two rescue dogs—a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Chihuahua—and a flock of hens that provides fresh eggs along with an alert turkey named Big Carl. I enjoy tending my garden, feeding the wild birds, and spending time in nature. Just as much, I appreciate quiet moments to relax and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
I don’t create and sell with the dream of getting rich. My goal is simpler: to keep the inspiration flowing and make room for the next project. Each piece that finds a new home gives me space and encouragement to keep doing what I love—working with my hands and bringing new ideas to life.
And why is the name of my business called Talitha Gems? Talitha is my middle name.