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Maternity Leave

UPDATE: Landon Baxter was born on Friday, November 17th. He's a beautiful, healthy and big baby boy! When I have a moment I'll post more info and pictures...

How to Wind a Yarn Butterfly

A yarn butterfly takes only a minute or two, and keeps your embroidery thread tidy and are easy to unwind when you need them.

Healing with Weaving

The Healing with Weaving Children's Mercy Pilot Project, and my connection to the artist making it happen.

The Story of Shiny Dime

Shiny Dime is the start of a long process of personal healing, and a desire to share in a community of supportive fiber artists.

Portable Dye Hood for mixing dye powders safely

Portable Dye Hood for Mixing Dyes

I use a Benchtop Blast Cabinet to mix my dye powders safely in my shared studio space.

Currently On The Loom: Taqueté Scarves

A couple of scarves that I have recently woven using my hand-painted warp and hand-dyed yarn. Available at several galleries, or upon request.

Indigo First Harvest 2020: Step 4

Step 4 of my first indigo harvest of 2020: Straining and Rinsing.

Indigo First Harvest 2020: Step 3

Step 3 of my first indigo harvest of 2020: Alkalyzing and Aerating.

Indigo First Harvest 2020: Step 2

Step 2 of my first indigo harvest of 2020: Fermentation.

Indigo First Harvest 2020: Step 1

How to extract indigo from your plants using wet extraction. This process can be easily scaled for any amount of indigo plants.

Indigo: From Transplant to Harvest

Six weeks of indigo growing, from transplanting to harvest time.

Indigo or Smartweed?

How to tell the difference between Japanese indigo and other smartweed varieties