I begin with undyed silk broadcloth which I dye using fiber reactive dyes. I use low immersion dyeing techniques to give mottled color variations as well as shibori techniques of binding the fabric during the dye process. The next step is screen-printing using the deconstructed process and photo emulsion screens from our own designs. Colors in nature and shapes in other cultures inspire me: the myriad shades of green as spring leaves burst into life; the vibrant reds, yellows, oranges, and subdued browns of fall leaves; the rich brown designs in Tonga mats and baskets; and the intricately carved wood blocks from India. Deconstructed screen-printing involves collecting textured items under the screen, running unactivated dye over the screen, letting it dry, and releasing the dye with activator. I print many layers using different screens, colors, and textures. Then I stamp, paint, and discharge to complete the process. As I begin to assemble a wall hanging, I cut out the most interesting areas of the silk. The yards of printed silk become my palette from which I select other sections of fabric that play with the first to accentuate a color, a shape, or an image. For the solid colors, I dye textured silks using acid or fiber reactive dyes to coordinate or contrast with the printing.