Woodnote goods are inspired by earth. For my designs, I draw inspiration from the natural world around me, as well as from aerial images via Google Earth. Whenever I'm in nature, I love identifying plants and taking in all the beautiful textures, shapes, and patterns of the flora and fauna. These details have inspired me creatively ever since I was a child.

All of my textile designs begin as hand-carved blocks. When creating new work, I look back to photos I've taken or rubbings I've done of leaves and flowers. I love the way the carving process brings my designs to life in a way that no other medium can.

Once I have a block printed design I love, I digitize the block and turn it into a design that can be burned onto a screen. Our local production partners hand screen print our tea towels and napkins one at a time. We use eco-friendly, water-based inks that are machine washable and soft to the touch.

When creating prints, I love experimenting with a variety of printmaking techniques. For the most part, this work falls into the monoprinting category, meaning that they are one-of-a-kind pieces. I use plant material and found objects like string or rubber bands to create unique textures and shapes. I also often incorporate my carved blocks into my monoprints for added layering.