Getting to Know Us
Who is TaleWeavers?
My family is very much involved with TaleWeavers.
My wife, Arlene, is an accomplished weaver and quilter. Her work complements the folk art and baskets of TaleWeavers with basket liners, Irish waxed linen baskets, and other fiber arts products.
Charles began weaving baskets 25 years ago, starting with a basket making class offered at the Shaver's Creek Nature Center in Pennsylvania. He has worked in seatweaving for the past 10 years. He is mostly self-educated in the seatweaving and chair repair and restoration.
The Story Behind TaleWeavers
Through TaleWeavers, we put our combined interests of storytelling and handweaving together. Our focus for the business today is the restoration of antiques, hand making of baskets and pouches, teaching others, and sharing the historic crafts of handweaving.
The Elliott Kids
Charles and Arlene's children take part in the work of TaleWeavers as well. They contribute in the creation of TaleWeavers products and assist with educational classes, festivals and antique shows as their schedules allow.