Written and photographed by Brittany Cole Bush I remember meeting Janet at the previous locale of the Valley Ford Mill back in 2015. I was taken aback by her incredible hides of Angora goat and Merino sheep, as well as the renowned fleeces, roving, and yarns she produces at Nebo-Rock Ranch + Textiles. To me, […]
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Grow Your Jeans: Made & Now Worn by the Community
Written by Laura Jean Schneider, with photographs courtesy of the author and Elaine Patarini of Paicines Ranch. I’ve purchased few clothing items with three-figure price tags. Yet, I’m in the midst of having a handmade sweater knitted from naturally dyed wool yarn that will easily compete with designer prices. Why have I made this choice? I […]
Read MoreThe Stewards of Stinson
Written by Traci Prendergast and photographed by Kalie Ilana Cassel-Feiss Steeply pitched uphill, past Stinson Beach, a shared dirt driveway on Panoramic Drive leads to a creaky aluminum gate. Climbing down to open the gate and maneuvering the car inside, I am instantly transported to some south-facing beach on the Mediterranean Sea. Facing outward is an […]
Read MoreMeridian Jacobs: the Many Ripples of Robin
Written by Erin Rae and photographed by Paige Green In front of us is a strong, precise woman trying to keep her hands still. Robin is modeling a sweater that she made and it is clear that empty hands are out of place on her person. In their idleness, they become small birds, flitting about the […]
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