Fiber Arts Journal

A Spinners Year – Spring

When it comes to slow crafts, like spinning yarn, weaving, knitting, and the like, plans take a much longer view than we modern people are usually used to! Since I’ve been spinning year, especially, I view my work and processes in seasons. Dyers Garden! Spring is the only month you can do one task a…

Fiber as Art – Studio Archive Week 1

I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember! My approach to spinning and weaving has been no exception to that rule. The popularity of the spindles as products has been really surprising and wonderful. And it’s been quite a journey learning how to navigate a thriving online business (albeit on a small…

The Green Man, and a Distaff

The Green Man is a fascinating folk art symbol. Some sources say it is a medieval symbol of spring and rejuvenation. But most sources can only be tracked back to the 1930s, making this a modern folk art symbol. Although, soon it will be 100 years old, which doesn’t feel very modern! Usually carved or…