Linda’s rug hooking journey began in 1980 when she saw a woman hooking a rug during a home tour in Marshall, Michigan. It was love at first sight! She attended McGown teacher workshops for 25 years, earning 2 McGown certifications. Linda teaches an ongoing class in her home studio, as well as private workshops and camps around the southeast. She taught at the John Campbell Folk School for 15 years.

She has been featured in the Jessie Turbayne book, Hooked Rugs of the Deep South, and earned a place in Celebrations four times.