typical mink board

huck weaving

                                        VASE-PLACE

was started to find a place where doubles and small vase collections could be sold.

                                   THE HEX HUT

  Wepaint a variety of boards in Pennsylvania Deutsch design.  Pelting boards  are traditional in Wis. and Minn.  They were used to stretch and clean animal hides.( mink, muskrat, beaver and others.)  Each has shape appropriate for the skin .  Most ofthese signs say WELCOME, in english, or scandinavian or German (second most chosen)                                 

                                       ABOUT MARION

I have worked with Hex signs for forty years and have a portfolio of 19 designs. 

All are traditional by meaning but original by personal design. Hexes (unlike the stories repeated) are far from demonical.  They rather reflect the basic belief in God with Trinity Tulips,and references to the earth's goodness.A hex sign reminds the owner of the wonders of the world we lilve in.  They are surrounded by folk stories about their meanings.

Recently the emphasis has been on my hobby and sales of Swedish (huck) weaving.I offer kits, towel lengths and huck by the yard. Coming soon, REISSUE OF "GRANDMAS TREASURES" a brief collection of story and patterns from an old sampler in my portfolio.