Kate Kilgus is weaver residing in Harrisville, New Hampshire. She has been weaving for over twenty-five years, ever since taking an introductory weaving class in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Today her weavings, both functional and art pieces, can be found in homes throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. She exhibits her work at select fine craft events throughout New Hampshire, including the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Fair at Mt. Sunapee. Kate is a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Fiber Division and the New Hampshire Art Association.
Kate’s awards include “Best in Weaving,” League of NH Craftsmen, August 2025 for “The Leaves Still Change,” seen here at the Art, Craft & Design Exhibition:
In November 2025, “Impressions of Cats and Snails” received first place at the 26th Annual Joan L. Dunfey Exhibition at the New Hampshire Art Association.
“While rooted in traditional weaving techniques, the artist evokes an imaginative world through subtle color gradations and mirroring strategies. Using careful precision and thoughtful planning, Kate Kilgus’ Impressions of Cats and Snails transported me to new realms of possibility.”
Iris Williamson
Director of Exhibitions
Institute of Contemporary Art
Maine College of Art & Design
Kate also received the “Best in Wearable Fiber” award, League of NH Craftsmen, August 2020 and August 2023. In addition to publishing print-at-home patterns for weavers, her patterns have been published by Schacht Spindle, “Handwoven” (Fall 2025), and, coming soon, “Little Looms” (Summer 2026 and Fall 2026). “Handwoven” and “Little Looms” are publications of Long Thread Media.
Kate Kilgus is honored to be one of ten featured artists in “A Handmade Life,” a feature-length documentary produced by Windwood Productions in collaboration with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Kate is pleased to be a part of “Weekends with Yankee,” Season 9, episode 9, “Iconic New England,” which may be seen on PBS.
When Kate is not weaving, she is usually found working in her vegetable garden or enjoying a swim in the cold waters of New Hampshire.
Enjoy some photographs of the town that Kate calls home, Harrisville, New Hampshire.
Kate Kilgus 