Contessa Paxton Timmerman is a transplant from California. Her costuming talents began in 1986 at Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA. She has been quilting for many years. Her love of Conventions began in the 1980's. She belongs to NIWA (Northwest Independent Writers Association). She enjoys teaching people how to use yarn. Contessa has been a part of Orycon since 2011 with Katrina Spillman. They taught and wrote the book, "Making Simple Tunics for Beginners".