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Follow the conversation about slow fashion, sustainable textiles, foraging for color, natural dyeing and making things by hand.
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Loving Stitches
Someone who sits and stitches One small action at a time Changes the world Each stitch an act of love If love's essence is attention If...
Dec 3, 20233 min read
The Gratitude Guide to Holiday Shopping: 5 essential questions
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and many of us will be feeling the rush to buy presents. And while buying presents can...
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Weaving in 'Real' Time
For me, weaving is a way to experience 'real time' where things take the time they take and can't be rushed and don't fit into "reels"...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Natural Fiber Clothing
Have you ever thought about what happens to the clothing you throw or give away ? Well, according to earth.org globally, we threw away...
May 17, 20232 min read
Nature & Art: Botanical Printing
For me nature and art meet in the creative practice of Botanical Printing. Through the art of botanical printing I learn to see the...
Mar 19, 20233 min read
What's a Mordant and Why do I need one ?
In a word, a mordant is a metal salt which creates a bond between natural dyes and cloth. So, you need to use a mordant on most fabrics...
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Hapazome - Hapa what ?
The name Hapazome (leaf dye) was first used by India Flint, the Australian artist who is best known for her discovery of the eco-print,...
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Mending is Appreciating the Past and Caring for the Future
I have a couple of dresses in my closet that used to belong to my grandmother and when my mother died a few years ago I kept some special...
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Fast Fashion
What is fast fashion? Let's explore the "fast" and the harmful consequences it has on you and the planet. Fast Food/Fast Fashion Everyone...
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Understanding Natural Dyes and Textiles: 10 terms you want to know
If you are not a textile designer or are new to the world of natural dyes the terminology can be confusing at first. We want to help you...
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