In November 2022, Galen Koch interviewed Eleanor Rosenfeld in Deer Isle, Maine, for the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Archive. In the interview, Rosenfeld recounts her experiences at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, which she first attended in the 1970s. She reflects on her artistic journey, including her initial class in weaving with Warren Seelig and subsequent exploration of various textile arts such as dyeing, silk screen design, and quilt-making. Rosenfeld discusses the transformative impact Haystack had on her and her husband’s appreciation of American craft art, leading to their active involvement in collecting and supporting the arts. Rosenfeld provides insights into Haystack’s culture, describing it as an enriching and collaborative environment where artists of varying experience levels interact and learn from each other. She reflects on the influence of directors Fran Merritt and Stu Kestenbaum in fostering a positive and joyful atmosphere at the school. Rosenfeld also highlights her and her husband’s contributions to the craft community, including their role in founding the Renwick Alliance and establishing scholarship funds to support Haystack students, including international participants. Throughout the interview, Rosenfeld shares personal anecdotes about friendships formed through Haystack, her involvement on its board of trustees, and her connection to Deer Isle, where she and her husband eventually built a home. She emphasizes the significance of Haystack in advancing American craft and its enduring legacy in the lives of its attendees and the art world.