Blog
Feb 6, 2017
Silk Taffeta - Dyeing with Indigo
Silk taffeta has a lot of beautiful qualities, one of which is sound. It makes a swish sound when you wear it - another dimension that makes this fabric so exotic.
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Jan 17, 2017
Vintage and Collectable, Japanese Indigo Textiles
I think when I really fell in love with indigo fabric was when I lived in Japan for almost two years during the mid-80's. It was becoming rare and collectable even at that time.
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Dec 24, 2016
Christmas Eve in Athens
Many years ago I arrived in Athens and loved it so much I stayed for a year. My first Christmas away from home was a spent in this ancient city.
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Dec 3, 2016
The Passing of Leonard Cohen
His music gave meaning and a ‘sense of place’ to hold and process the madness. “Leonard will get us through”, I thought – or me through.
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Oct 25, 2016
African Mud-dying with Aboubakar Fofana
I had the good fortune to attend a workshop with Aboubakar Fofana, which for me may be a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It's quite something to be able to spend time with one of the world's best known artisans.
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Oct 24, 2016
Woven Stories
A fashion show in Saskatoon, SK, with my featured designs. The show focused on Slow Clothing, taking a look at some of the more thoughtful and intentional aspects of our clothing.
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