Happy encounter

Happy encounter

Is there anything more special than encountering someone who has a vision for doing something that is right in line with the hopes and dreams you have for your life, your family, your child, or your business? Last week Steve and I were asked to …

The art of Shibori

The art of Shibori

Shibori is a japanese term that refers to a number of different types of dying processes, of which the modern tie dye came.  Shibori has been practiced for centuries in Japan and has resulted in rich and vibrant patterns created with skillful hands, tight stitching, …

Dying silk

Dying silk

I think if you did not know me, or my need to feel the silk while dying you might think I am a lunatic with blue and green hands.  I know…wear gloves…but there is something that takes the silk dying to a different place when …

Silk Floral Pins

Silk Floral Pins

Here is one of the silk flowers I made yesterday from damaged pieces of silk.

We are Popping Up at Cosmic Bobbins

We are Popping Up at Cosmic Bobbins

I am so thrilled to announce that our products will be in a holiday pop up shop called “Cosmic Bobbins”.  The idea of a pop up shop is a short term lease of a storefront, with the goal of a holiday boutique… Christmas comes and …

Transparent Honesty

Transparent Honesty

On sunday morning Steve sat down to the business facebook page and placed an entry about our experience with a venue and how disappointed he was with how things have gone there.  We were both a bit frustrated with that venue, and how it has …

Burton Ox-toberfest is this weekend

Burton Ox-toberfest is this weekend

Picture this… Indian Summer, Leaves in peak color, a crisp cool breeze, and the smell of a wood fire… whafts of applebutter cooking down, and lines of people waiting to sink their teeth into an ox sandwich.  (Ok, probably roast beef, but still better than …