Preparing for a Selection Event at FabMo
A while back I wrote about FabMo, the wonderful non-profit organization where I source almost all of the textiles I use in my work. I… Read More »Preparing for a Selection Event at FabMo
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The Nagamachi Yuzen-kan Silk-Painting Museum in Kanazawa, Japan
During our summer trip to Japan we visited many of the country’s famous attractions. Every now and then, through, I dragged my kids a little… Read More »The Nagamachi Yuzen-kan Silk-Painting Museum in Kanazawa, Japan
Sorting Fabrics at FabMo
I bet you don’t know what “gack” is. Well, if you’re curious you have one of two options: 1) Volunteer to sort fabrics at FabMo,… Read More »Sorting Fabrics at FabMo
The Amazing Story of FabMo: How Two Dedicated People Can Make a Big Difference
Exactly two years ago I came home with a small stash of beautiful upholstery fabric samples. Little did I know how quickly and profoundly these… Read More »The Amazing Story of FabMo: How Two Dedicated People Can Make a Big Difference
How Fabrics Are Made: From thread to Textile
A few weeks ago I wrote about the route my friend Monika Ryser took to become a textile designer. Today I’d like to briefly describe what… Read More »How Fabrics Are Made: From thread to Textile
Working To Make Fabric Possible: The Training of a Textile Designer
Fabric is everywhere. Most of us are wrapped in it the minute we come out into the world, and again when we depart. We wear fabric,… Read More »Working To Make Fabric Possible: The Training of a Textile Designer