Lucia Day is celebrated each year on December 13 throughout Scandinavia. It is a fascinating mix of facts and myths surrounding a young woman from Syracuse, Italy whose life and death in the 3rd century lead eventually to her sainthood. The traditions inspired by Saint Lucia have been especially embraced by Swedes and there are […]
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WanderShop: One Room Fibers for Natural Fiber Clothing
This summer, I discovered a great source for natural fiber clothing and instantly fell in love with the designs and styles offered by One Room Fibers. Shauna Shiff designs, sews and dyes everything she sells in her Etsy shop and at regional art shows. As I was envisioning my new series of posts, WanderShop, I […]
WanderShop: Ikat and Me, Thai Weaving and Natural Dyed Fibers
You all know how much I adore indigo, ikat and Thai weaving so it should come as no surprise that I fell head over heels in love with Ikat and Me when I discovered their shop on Etsy. The colors and designs offered in their textiles are exactly what attracts me so strongly to Thai […]