Blog
Feb 18, 2017
Black Gold
It was a fun night at Black Gold, an event put on by the University of Saskatchewan African Student's Association. Having my designs in the fashion show was appreciated and the students looked great.
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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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