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 […]
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Making 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 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 pair of pants…. I wore them for three weeks. There were some interesting sensory moments when the clothes were being washed– realizing that without […]
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 in sustainable practice. Each time I stop in, it seems Kirkland has added another layer of value or function to his on-going land management practices. […]
Read MoreClothes in Color Grown Cotton
May 1st arrived, and so did the first Fibershed clothes. The wardrobe was launched with some functional basics- a shell, and a pair of loose fitting bolero pants. The fabric for these pieces was woven and knit from Sally Fox’s organic color grown cotton. Fox’s farm resides in Guinda, California, just 90 miles from my […]
Read MoreAhh… 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 of her sheep’s wool processed and naturally dyed for sale at local farmer’s markets. She also hosts and educates the local community children in an […]
Read MoreFibershed Design Process…
Today was spent in Occidental, amongst the redwoods, chickens, goats, and good design everywhere I looked. This is Heidi Iverson, standing outside her renovated red barn studio. She is the knitwear designer who drafted patterns and knit the pieces for our recent book project, and who is currently designing many elements of the of the […]
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