Meet Jen Falkowski and Jenina Mella, the two makers behind Deep Into Indigo Retreats Jennifer Falkowski and Jenina Mella met in 2005 through the vibrant unschooling community in Madison WI. Jenina had already been living in Madison around 10 years, and Jennifer had...
Mary Mendla is an apparel designer, knitter, dyer and teacher from Grafton, Wisconsin. Mary has two labels, Facets Fashion and Affluere Yogawear. Both are complete wardrobe systems inspired by the wondrous beauty present in every woman. Mary is a member of the...
George Sundstrom says he’s living the American Dream and believe it, he is. George and Jeanette’s family run Sun Valley Fiber business has the hallmark of an American success story. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, their farm includes the usual...
When I first met Nancy Mambi, who is the Textile Center Librarian, I had just signed up to volunteer. I didn’t know anyone in the library or in the extended fiber arts community which cradles the Textile Center like a hand knit blanket, so I simply called and spoke...
Hello All, There are probably more than a few of us who were exposed to the happiness of blissful creativity by a teacher, parent or friend and because of all the necessary decisions for the work-a-day life, set it aside with a whispered, “someday!” A box of paints...
A little bit about Wendie The composition of Wendie’s fiber art is understated and sophisticated, rich in color with embellishments as an accent; not the story. Wendie’s hand dyed fabrics are her canvas for creative expression. She is inspired by abstract patterns...
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…Susan Antell begins with her own hand dyed wool for her Hubble Space Series of art quilts. Eight quilts in the group, each piece is an abstract artistic representation of photographs taken by the Hubble telescope. Susan lives...
‘Tis the season for bunnies. Paulette Wentzlaff, wool dyer and rug hooker, found this Beatrix Potter style pattern in an old magazine. She used the hand torn technique to make the wool strips for hooking. They are a little wider and the edges are not scissor sharp....