In the artist's words:

Barbara is the artist behind ArcoIris Embroidery. She weaves stories where art meets activism, using embroidery to express what words alone cannot. With a warm, creative teaching style rooted in her background as a kindergarten teacher, Barbara creates a safe space where embroidery becomes a tool for self-expression, activism, and upcycling. Her workshops invite others to slow down, speak up through stitches, and find joy in making something meaningful by hand.