Choosing Sustainable Textiles

Choosing Sustainable Textiles

Learning and Changing I have long tried to make sustainable choices when making textile art but, I am ashamed to say, that has not always been the case.  When I started quilting 20+ years ago, I began as many sewists doing – by accumulating a fabric stash.  I...
Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

Monday Mending Ritual Since the beginning of summer, I have been making it a practice to do at least some mending every Monday.  I have not quite set the habit yet but I am getting there and am determined to increase my time on this task. My pile of mending keeps...
Sunday Smiles and Joy

Sunday Smiles and Joy

A break from the news of the week There is much in the news that is heartwrenching and stressful.  Here are a few stories to bring you some positive energy or inspiration. Participatory Embroidery Artist Liz Kueneke brings large embroidered maps of local areas...
Choose Happiness

Choose Happiness

Just Be Happy Easy to say, not always easy to do. There are people that are more naturally happy than others.  For many, there are days when happiness is elusive, even if they can logically feel that there should be every reason to be happy.  Sometimes there is every...