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 […]
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The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe Year Begins…
“the garments” from Zoe Minikes on Vimeo. A working wardrobe now exists. The making of most of the garments began in June– it all started with one shirt, and one […]
Read MoreHonoring the Ancient Fibersheds
Herds of elk, deer, antelope– throngs of rabbits, and many other four-leggeds once roamed the hills, prairies, and river valleys of our ancient fibersheds. The skins of these animals are […]
Read MoreAn Afternoon at Woolly Egg Ranch
Farming, bio-diesel manufacturing, canning, chicken coop building, these are just a few of Kenny Kirkland’s many skills. His generous and welcoming nature makes a visit to his farm, a lesson […]
Read MoreFarm to Fashion: Accessories from the Soil
The Fibershed wardrobe is growing, and as it expands, so does our story of bio-regional textiles. The most recently created pieces highlight the aesthetic brilliance of knitwear designer, Zara Franks–the […]
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Ahh… the First Socks
These gorgeous socks were created with the wool of Windrush farm (30 miles) from my home. The farm is run by Mimi Luebberman, a wonderful fiber enthusiast who has all […]
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