I've always done a lot of different things - quilts and making dolls and stained glass - but this has been the most rewarding.

My kids used to tease me and say the neighbor kids probably called me 'the crazy gourd lady' because of the gourds taking over the place. It really was a funny sight.

I don't like to waste things. It's kind of recycled gourds. I'd rather do a big (gourd), it's more a feeling of accomplishment ... but people like (the pins) too.

I look at it and decide, 'You need to be a bunny rabbit' or whatever.

I like animals the best. I'm a big animal lover, mostly cats.