Author Archives: Addison
Boro + Sashiko – The Art of Mending
There are some things that I personally think should not be lost to the convenience of low-cost/high-speed consumer production. Most of the fabrics that make up my life (sheets, jeans, jackets, blankets, socks) all get pretty roughed up and, although
Boro + Sashiko – The Art of Mending
There are some things that I personally think should not be lost to the convenience of low-cost/high-speed consumer production. Most of the fabrics that make up my life (sheets, jeans, jackets, blankets, socks) all get pretty roughed up and, although
The Vicuña- Golden Maiden of the Andes
www.peruvianconnection.com I inherited a beautiful simply-woven scarf from my mother, camel-color, rough on one side and soft on the other. When I started weaving at TAC, that scarf (woven in plain weave with a loose sett) became the ultimate woven
The Vicuña- Golden Maiden of the Andes
www.peruvianconnection.com I inherited a beautiful simply-woven scarf from my mother, camel-color, rough on one side and soft on the other. When I started weaving at TAC, that scarf (woven in plain weave with a loose sett) became the ultimate woven
CycloCarder
All images from www.sfgate.com Katharine Jolda, 30 is a master of fiber and felt. After earning a degree in political economy, she spent 6 years in the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, where she spent her time farming and sheepherding. Being
CycloCarder
All images from www.sfgate.com Katharine Jolda, 30 is a master of fiber and felt. After earning a degree in political economy, she spent 6 years in the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, where she spent her time farming and sheepherding. Being
SHOP: Hello Mello Yarns
Heather Love taught me how to knit my very first in-the-round knitting project: a very fine pair of wool mittens. She is an all around fiber artist: spinner, knitter, teacher, designer working out of Brooklyn. She has a great line
SHOP: Hello Mello Yarns
Heather Love taught me how to knit my very first in-the-round knitting project: a very fine pair of wool mittens. She is an all around fiber artist: spinner, knitter, teacher, designer working out of Brooklyn. She has a great line
Natural Dyer and Book Master
Natalie Stopka has developed an elegant and experimental vision for her collection of hand-made books. Her book binding techniques are exceptional and pretty unconventional for an object that has so many forms… Natalie has just finished her 4 month internship
Natural Dyer and Book Master
Natalie Stopka has developed an elegant and experimental vision for her collection of hand-made books. Her book binding techniques are exceptional and pretty unconventional for an object that has so many forms… Natalie has just finished her 4 month internship
Studio Spy
Sorry for the silence! There has been lots going on, especially with all the fun new stuff developing at our Manhattan studio. I keep on having to remind myself to document as much as possible, as there are so many
Studio Spy
Sorry for the silence! There has been lots going on, especially with all the fun new stuff developing at our Manhattan studio. I keep on having to remind myself to document as much as possible, as there are so many
Fiber Fanatic
I made a blog post about chiengora a little over a year ago now, and since then, I have had more time to expand my knowledge and experience of it, not to mention my collection. Here are 2 bags of
Fiber Fanatic
I made a blog post about chiengora a little over a year ago now, and since then, I have had more time to expand my knowledge and experience of it, not to mention my collection. Here are 2 bags of
It’s Summer Time, Suit Up!
I love to begin a blog post with a little quote/definition from Wikipedia: “A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water
It’s Summer Time, Suit Up!
I love to begin a blog post with a little quote/definition from Wikipedia: “A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water
Week in Review? Marbling is awesome.
The marbling class was a huge success. On Monday morning, after the marbling weekend intensive with Ilana Kohn, I received some pretty satisfying emails from very happy campers! Thanks to the class and their thorough documentation, I can share some
Week in Review? Marbling is awesome.
The marbling class was a huge success. On Monday morning, after the marbling weekend intensive with Ilana Kohn, I received some pretty satisfying emails from very happy campers! Thanks to the class and their thorough documentation, I can share some
After School in the West Village
We have had such a talented and rewarding group of students this year in our after school classes and I wanted to share some of the fun! L and L used a pattern to design and sew these beautiful matching
After School in the West Village
We have had such a talented and rewarding group of students this year in our after school classes and I wanted to share some of the fun! L and L used a pattern to design and sew these beautiful matching