Pokeberry and Indigo were dipped in merino wool that was graciously donated by “Reba” a sheep from the Potter Valley in this sweater tunic designed and knit by Sachi Henrietta. […]
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Wool That Nobody Wanted
There is a story in each garment, a living history of our collective experience resides in the implications and realities of our clothes. The wool in this tunic comes from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read MorePart I: The Natural Hues of Cotton; A History of Seeds and Soils
Traveling northeast from our Fibershed studio doorstep, where the central valley meets the eastern foothills of the California coastal range, there exists an alluvial and highly fertile valley known as […]
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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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