Judy Foster

Judy is a winner of the Handweavers Guild of America state Judge’s Award, the Cotton Clouds 100% Cotton Award, and the Silver Shuttle Award of Merit. All of the steps in the process of creating her handwoven evening jackets and other articles are done by Judy, prototype design work, yard selection, warping and dressing the loom, weaving the cloth, finishing the cloth, construction and finishing the jackets. Her works can be seen in several churches in the Jackson area and in private collections in more than a dozen states.

“I had journeyed through many fiber-related crafts: sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc, but when I first sat down at a loom, I knew I had 'come home'. I studied with a Guild member for several years before applying for membership, and my weaving career has challenged me to continually strive to learn. I have taken classes locally and at Arrowmont and Penland schools. I have woven and marketed placemats, table runners, rugs, afghans, shawls, clothing and thousands of scarves. Now I am approaching the end of my active weaving, and I owe my career to the support I have received through my nearly 40-year membership in the Craftsmens Guild.” - Judy

Madison, MS
Fiber
Guild member since 1983
Fellow since 1993