Hey, I’m Shannon. A textile maker working on a self made wardrobe. Utilizing what’s already in my stash, natural and secondhand fibers to sew my closet sustainable. Being self taught my makes are mostly an experiment and certainly not perfect. Each piece is like a wearable muslin, a lesson for the next garment. I grew up sewing and knitting, learning at the heel of my mom and grandma. That eventually turned into me teaching myself to spin fibre and weave as my making transformed through the years. I continue to work to expand my view and experience in textiles. These are my makes, outfits and cute little rabbits I cuddle and source wool from. 𓃹
The work and studio of Lenore Tawney.
Lenore Tawney was a pivotal figure in the fibre arts movement. John Micheal Kohler Arts Center (www.jmkac.org) had an extensive collection of her work and studio furniture on exhibit. From her large scale weavings to her small mixed media collage, her work continues to be impactful pieces to experience first hand. Lenore was known for…
Thrifted Quilt Top = Two New Handmade Garments
Beginning the year with a few from Grandma’s Rose Garden. Wrapping up the hexie quilt top that I had purchased for $3.99 with a collared jacket is my last large project I made from this. Fitting in a vest and a jacket, I’m left with a few little scraps to squeeze into a little something…
2020 Me Made Favorites
I had thought back to everything I made this past year, I must say I made a pretty well rounded selection. Many things I didn’t even get photos of. A few things were given away. From jackets, swimwear, jeans, button downs, bags and knitwear… I got a lot in this year. Many firsts. Hong Kong…
Sister of the Soil 