Choosing Sustainable Textiles

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Learning and Changing I have long tried to make sustainable choices when making textile art but, I am ashamed to say, that has not always been the case.  When I started quilting 20+ years ago, I began as many sewists doing… Continue reading Choosing Sustainable Textiles

Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

M.E. O'Toole - mending basket

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Monday Mending Ritual Since the beginning of summer, I have been making it a practice to do at least some mending every Monday.  I have not quite set the habit yet but I am getting there and am… Continue reading Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

Friday Finishes (and fixes)

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] This week in the Studio (more accurately known as my office / sewing room / fabric closet) I didn’t get much time stitching this week as much of creative time was spent on writing and design work, also rewarding but not those… Continue reading Friday Finishes (and fixes)