New Zealand Themed Weaving

My husband and I will soon be traveling to New Zealand. Although the plane ride may be, well let’s just say a little long, we are really looking forward to exploring a country that has intrigued us for awhile now. We will be traveling with friends so that makes the…

Sewing Pouches with Handwoven Fabric

My daughter Lizzie has always loved to sew. When she was 12 she sewed herself some baggie pants without even using a pattern. As a high schooler she jumped on the bandwagon and sewed mittens from sweaters she found at the local Goodwill. Most of the boys on the basketball…

Dyeing Straps for a Tote Bag

Have you ever started a project that somewhat took on a life of its own? That’s how I feel about this project. It started off simple. My daughter Lizzie is getting married and we wanted to make special gifts for her six bridesmaids. The idea was for her to design…