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Jun 16, 2019
Tea Plantations and Finding Indigo
The Tata Tea group set up its natural dye unit in Kerala, India in 1995 and will celebrate its 25th year anniversary in 2020. The green and lush hills were breathtaking and it became clear why it's called "God's Country".
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Jun 3, 2019
An Old-Fashioned Barn Dance
Much fun was had this weekend at a good old fashioned dance in the country. It had been many years since I'd attended a community dance 'like the old days'.
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May 21, 2019
Saskatchewan Fashion Week 2019
Saskatchewan Fashion Week was a three-day gala event from May 9 - 11. Designers from Saskatchewan and beyond participated.
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May 3, 2019
A Master Revives Textile Traditions in Cambodia
This post in an ode to my memorable trip to Cambodia in 2010. I was on a mission while there, and it was to meet Dr. Kiku Morimoto.
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Apr 24, 2019
"How to Respect the Journey Your Clothes Have Taken" (Fashion Revolution)
A number of stories are featured as the world celebrates Fashion Revolution Week. This is one of many...
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Apr 17, 2019
A Fashion Love Story
Most of us have a favourite piece of clothing (or two) that we can remember from our childhood. What made that piece special?
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Apr 13, 2019
APRIL 22 - 28 is Fashion Revolution Week
The simple act of mending a sock or sewing a button on is a small yet, powerful step in connecting with our clothing. April 22 - 28 is Fashion Revolution Week;
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Jan 20, 2019
The Kite Festival of Ahmedabad
It was just over a year ago that we had the good fortune to be in Ahmedabad, India for the International Kite Festival that takes place every year on January 14th. Skill, stealth and a whole lot of good-natured fun.
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Jan 6, 2019
Salon Metiers D'Arts 2018 - It's a Small World (After All)
I was selected by the Saskatchewan Craft Council along with two other artisans (we are juried members) with assistance by Creative Saskatchewan to participate in the historic 11-day craft show in Montreal called Salon Metiers D’Arts (SMAQ)
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Oct 22, 2018
2018 Saskatoon Fashion Design Festival
This past weekend was a great time at the Saskatoon Fashion Design Festival. I presented ten looks of my designs. I like cropped jackets and layered looks.
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Oct 1, 2018
Loved Clothes Last
I've been inspired by this book - another part of the ever-growing world wide movement that challenges us all to begin asking questions about our current world of fashion and what it means to us and our future world.
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Sep 23, 2018
Slow Clothing vs Fast Fashion
You might have heard the term 'Slow Clothing' cropping up here and there in conversations. Let me tell you a bit about what slow clothing is. To do this, I find it easier to first explain 'Fast Fashion'.
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