The blessing of gratitude and the resulting peace & contentment it brings.
Category: Algonquin
Gratitude Report No.1 For 2018: Revisiting High School
Learning life lessons when confronted with negative circumstances and people.
Are You Ready To Dye Some Fabric For Sewing? Basic Materials You’ll Need For Indigo Dyeing
Checklist for indigo dyeing for indigenous fashion & quilting.
Are You Ready To Dye Some Fabric or Yarn? Basic Materials You’ll Need For Indigo Dyeing
Description with links to supplies and tutorials for dyeing with natural indigo.
Are You Ready To Dye Some Fabric or Yarn?
After teaching indigo dyeing in Calgary and indigo and black walnut in New Orleans, I’m back in my home studio. My recent travels have endeared many new contacts to my heart as lifelong friends and natural dye converts. As promised, I will Blog my process step by step so anyone interested can follow along. We…
How to Scour Cellulose Fabric
How to prepare plant based fibers for natural dyeing.
Still I Rise: The Blues On Cloth
Transformation through indigo dyeing and healing brokenness with creative hands.
Flying the Coup to Freedom in Canada
A Personal Celebration of Indigenous Eastern N.C. Cultural Heritage ~ From the Last Toisnot Tuscarora Gatekeeper Yesterday, while braiding my hair, Felicia Farmer asked me how I felt about my upcoming trips to Calgary, Canada and New Orleans. I told her I was fearful because I’m alone and, as a woman, I don’t want to…
Otahpiaaki 2018 Workshop Preview
Link to YouTube Movie previewing next weeks workshops at Otahpiaaki 2018.
Poo’miikapi Textiles Tutorial 02: Naatowápo’takiis Show Quilt Pattern
Fabric description and requirements for Otahpiaaki Community Show Quilt.
Poo’miikapi Textiles Tutorial 01: Naatowápo’takiis Quilt Pattern As A Quilted Blanket Shawl
Preparing fabric to dye for Sacred Circles Community Healing Quilt.
Poo’miikapi Textiles: Tips For Dyeing Yardage
Tips for dyeing yardage for regalia and quilt backs.
