Soft and supple Mendocino buckskin, Sierra foothills alpaca, Mill Valley felt, Capay Valley color grown cotton, and Mt. Barnaby indigo … these are the places and raw materials that designer and artist Mali Mrozinski has been exploring. The “limitation” of sourcing materials within 150 miles might be better described as a “creative focus.” This palate […]
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Creation of the Golden Pants
There are some items of clothing that we could not survive without. Living in the 150 mile wardrobe has made me keenly aware of how my garments are essential for my survival. Beyond fashion, clothes are my shelter. Each garment I have is fundamentally important. There are now 15 items last count, including my socks, […]
Read MoreSeaside Day of Dyes
Behind the scenes of the bioregional Fibershed wardrobe is a thriving community of designers, farmers, ranchers, natural dyers, and ethnobotanists. One of the tenets of our project since the beginning has been to hold celebrations, in honor of the contributions of the project’s supporters. Some have knit sweaters, some have donated personal finances, while others […]
Read MoreThe Art of Fiber Ranching
As you glance down at what you are wearing– ask yourself, ‘can I put a name or face to these clothes?’ It’s a rarity for a majority of us to have any sense of who or what is responsible for our garments. Name-brands, and style are the lures that draw us in, making it all […]
Read MoreThe Most Local Talent
Unexpected and extraordinary treasures can come in the form of human beings, and sometimes we are fortunate enough to have these individuals as our neighbors. Preparing for the drop in temperatures, cold weather attire was on my mind… and so was the idea of inviting another knitter into the project. As the concept of winter-weather […]
Read MoreMaking the Second Skin
It’s time to document the Fibershed wardrobe from the inside-out, and tell the story of the first garments— the ones that create a soft boundary between skin and those exterior clothes that protect us from the elements. The underwear as it is known, is like the interior of our homes—soft, plush, and comforting. There was […]
Read MoreSustainable World Radio
Weighing our options.. how do we clothe ourselves sustainably? Will we see individual communities begin to take more responsibility for their garments? Will large clothing manufacturers heed the call to change their practices? We will likely see a multiplicity of actions. To hear more about textiles from a local and global perspective- check out the […]
Read MoreCome to the Mill-In!
You’re invited to the annual mill-in, hosted by Jane Deamer, and the Yolo Wool Mill. Tomorrow will be a full day for all those wanting to see the one and only wool mill of our fibershed! It is a wonderful place- filled with the machines and people who are the foundation for our local fiber […]
Read MoreLiving on Earth
The project was recently documented for the Living on Earth radio program. A great video was created on one of our Fibershed re-skilling days, a time when designers and artists come together to learn from each other– using all local materials. In this case Katherine Jolda, one of our Fibershed felters taught everyone in the […]
Read MoreDay at Windrush… Come on by!!
Calling all those interested in building a better knowledge of who has the potential to sustainably clothe you! Tomorrow, October 10, 2010 from 10-4pm, Mimi Luebberman will be hosting a Fiber Day at her farm. {I am currently wearing the most amazing pairs of socks that were hand knit by one of our designers.. Cori […]
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