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Nelson friends! I’ll be at my first market in a

Nelson friends! I’ll be at my first market in a very long time this Sunday @ladieswhomarket_ It’s only on 10-1 so don’t dilly dally :) I’ll have a small selection of super deals, plant dyed silks and a few woven pieces. Here’s a dress I finished yesterday- silk dyed with sunflower, marigold and cochineal. I call it Garden Party 🌸🌺🌼Looking forward to Sunday!!

Off the loom. Soft and subtle lilac and a pale blu

Off the loom. Soft and subtle lilac and a pale blue grey. I loved it so much a took a little piece to make myself a dress (it’s the top piece) I’ll share more photos of the details of this cloth later, It’s has some really pretty gradations in it. I’m working on a little collection of dresses with my woven cloth right now (as I am waiting for my linen order to arrive to finish orders 😬)

It’s @wadeswagar 50th Birthday today! Happy Bir

It’s @wadeswagar 50th Birthday today! Happy Birthday to my love! Also we’ve now had 26 Bdays together 💫💥⭐️

Next up- lilac and light blue/grey. Pretty cool to

Next up- lilac and light blue/grey. Pretty cool tones for this unwelcome heat wave ☀️

New piece off the loom. This yardage will be used

New piece off the loom. This yardage will be used in a new run of dresses. Coming soon.

Many of you are waiting on orders! I’m still wai

Many of you are waiting on orders! I’m still waiting on my fabric order. I contacted my supplier and it will be at least another week 😩I’m so sorry about this delay! I never know how much fabric to order, and with 12 different colours it’s an investment so I can be a little conservative at times- throw in a pandemic with on and off closures I’m even more uncertain! I so appreciate your patience. This stresses me out quite a bit so I am very grateful for those patiently waiting. As soon as the fabric arrives I will get those orders out. Hope everyone is having a ok week. I feel like it’s been a very tough one. This recent news of 215 indigenous children has been constantly on my shoulders. This weight will be here for a very long time.❤️

I went for nice bike ride today, we finally had so

I went for nice bike ride today, we finally had some rain so the forest was really bright and happy, lots of little flowers everywhere. This tank top jumped into my thoughts as I was climbing up the hill amongst all the flowers and birds, so I had to make it as soon as I got home. Initially I was going to use some of my vintage textiles for the half circle but I couldn’t do it, (it would be more interesting) but I’ve become quite precious with them. I used to cut into the vintage textiles somewhat haphazardly- I used to make little collars, and use parts for tops and dresses. I stopped a few years ago and haven’t touched them. I decided better used for dresses (been on the list for while)🍋🍋🍋I think a green half circle with the oat linen would also look pretty. Or the new blush with the oat... lots of possibilities, so I’ll save the vintage embroideries for dresses. Have a great weekend everyone.

Hello Friends! I have one dress left with my hand

Hello Friends! I have one dress left with my handwoven cloth. This one is a size medium. It’s the same design as the Dahlia dress, with cinnamon linen. I wove the breast panel with cotton, linen and plant dyed silk. Dm me if interested🙂 *sold*

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Osoyoos

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Osoyoos art gallery to see and support the show with my mom and I! We’re so happy with how it all turned out. I only spent the first hour of the opening there but it sure was a reminder on how much I miss being apart of these things! •This photo is a couple years old, I had my mom and niece model for me (they have several times) I have many work related photos I love but don’t make it here-IG exhaustion likely!

I often listen to audio books while working, a go

I often listen to audio books while working, a good story will keep my focus on my work for hours. My days aren’t as productive listening to short podcasts (I wish my social media wasn’t attached to my listening device) two recent books I really enjoyed are The Four Winds and Migrations. Historical fiction is my favourite- If you have any suggestions for me please share! Have a great weekend everyone.

Georgia wrap dress. This design was inspired by a

Georgia wrap dress. This design was inspired by a trip to New Mexico I took with a couple gf’s. What a beautiful landscape. We stayed in a vintage trailer park in Taos, hiked to the top of the sand dunes in 100 mile/winds, visited @meow__wolf and museums including the Georgia O’Keefe museum. Also worth noting was @shiprocksantafe - so much can be packed into a few days when on holiday! Yes I miss travelling 📷 @amandamarycreative

I’ve run out of a few colours the past couple we

I’ve run out of a few colours the past couple weeks which is always a little stressful. I never know how much fabric to order, add a pandemic and lengthy lockdowns in certain provinces makes it even more tricky! I’ll be restocked by the end of May- v.soon! Oat- shown here in the Calla top and Cosmos skirt will be available at the end of May. Orders for it now should be out by the first week of June if all goes according to plan! And Peach- orders for 🍑 should also be out the door first week of June. Thank you for your patience dear friends!

Thank you for all the kind comments and messages f

Thank you for all the kind comments and messages from my last post! Here’s another one of the recent dresses with my handwoven cloth. This design has little ties at the side so you can cinch it for a more fitted silhouette or loosen them.

1. I turned fifty one this week💥Aging is a bit

1. I turned fifty one this week💥Aging is a bit weird, whenever I start to feel negative about it I always think of my friends no longer here and think what a privilege it is to get old. I think I’m physically stronger than I was when I was thirty— (I didn’t anticipate this so it’s a pleasant surprise)
So far what I dislike most about aging are reading glasses- what a pain in the ass it is needing them. 2. There’s a fantastic art show @the.langham right now. @kristygordonart And a fun fact for my long time Victoria/Vancouver friends- there’s a painting named after a Daddy’s Hands song ! Strangled Planet. This brought back so many memories as one of my (and Wade’s) favourite live shows to never miss—from the mid 90’s!! The painting is in my stories- And Kalso is such a lovely little town, nice mellow bike trails, beautiful views, and a chip stand. 3. I got vaccinated a couple days ago, it felt good to get it done. My biggest anxiety lately is giving someone covid. Hot tip- put arnica on the site a few times and If it starts to get sore add heat. 4. Thanks for being here & a special thank you to my customers, you’re all so patient and kind. I love working & I love my job. Have a great weekend everyone 😊

Oh springtime!! Time to bury those sweatpants far

Oh springtime!! Time to bury those sweatpants far into the corners of your closet and get the dresses out. Dahlia in chartreuse and Georgia in saffron. Both in super soft, eco, breathable, biodegradable and good old tough & resourceful linen.

Work, garden, hike, work, garden, bike....I love s

Work, garden, hike, work, garden, bike....I love spring. Plant dyed silk dress, dyed with sunflower petals, cutch and cochineal. This is available🌱perfect for spring summer frolics.

Giveaway! For Nelson drop off this weekend. If you

Giveaway! For Nelson drop off this weekend. If you’re not in Nelson but know someone you want to gift it to here please play! One pair of plant dyed silk earrings and one lavender scented handwoven eye pillow. Follow•like•tag a friend -as many as you want. I’ll drop this off wrapped to a Nelson address this weekend. Thanks everyone!

Thanks for all the love of these new pieces with m

Thanks for all the love of these new pieces with my hand woven cloth. I really love making them, this was why I wanted to learn the old craft of weaving. I wanted to make these dresses. If you’re in the Okanagon the Osoyoos gallery is featuring my woven pieces along side my moms pottery❤️sounds like a nice Mother’s Day outing☀️ The gallery is open Wed to Sat 12-4.

me last Sunday-definitely taking a long break from

me last Sunday-definitely taking a long break from weaving.
this Sunday- I can’t wait to get caught up so I can weave.

Georgia dress in the gingham! These will be in the

Georgia dress in the gingham! These will be in the online shop by Sunday morning. If you are bummed I don’t have this linen gingham in one of the other designs just dm me. It’s all made to order. The second slide is a the sexy version. I mean sexier.

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