I’m a die hard Value Village fan. Boutique VV is where I go to think, to unwind, to savour the treasure …
Originally posted Spring 2016, www.uppercanadafibreshed.com How often to you ponder the intricacies of the fashion world? Do this season’s heel heights …
The Back Story I ride the subway here in Toronto a lot. It can feel like I’m that little package being …
Welcome to 2016! I feel like 2016 is going to be THE year where local fibres, sustainable textiles and all things ethical …
A pig greeted me at the mill room door. I could hear the machinery working inside and called out a hello, scratching …
Happy Knitting Season Everyone! It’s been a little bit since I’ve written because I’ve been overwhelmed with local fibre, sustainable textile, …
Meet Florinda and Rockabella Who among us doesn’t dream of someday owning a little herd of cuddly fibre-producing animals? After 30 …
Alpaca Bliss I have visited the Buckingham Palace of barns. In fact, I’m a tad jealous of the huacaya alpacas that …
Where Have I Been? I know that it appears to have been a quiet summer around Peace Flag House but let …
The Unsung Creativity of the DIY’er Do you ever wonder if the urge to DIY is a somewhat misunderstood practical …
I want an A. I mean, I Want An A! This winter I have …
My Drop Spindle Way Back When When I was in grade school we had days during the Winter called Electives. It was …
What Do You Do When a Problem Needs fixed? Some of us lament over the problem’s existence. Some of us just get …
THANK YOU FACEBOOK These are the moments that make me adore social media. 15 years after the conclusion of my highschool …
Sometimes I meet people because I am unabashedly snoopy. Last summer I visited Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - a beautiful city that is entirely …
I don’t think I could feel any less “masterful” with my spinning these days. The last round of homework for the OHS …
In my other life beyond the spinning wheel and knitting needles, I teach at Ryerson University on the topic of Homelessness. …
The dying workshop in Haliburton reminded me of the chemistry lab in high school. Not my strongest subject. It was a …
I thought there were just two options when it came to fibre colouration: dye it or leave it natural. It never …
Meet Darlene. She’s a spinning wheel. A Double-Tredle Lendrum to be exact. Made in Odessa, Ontario by a fellow named Gord …
Sheep aren’t known for their ability to follow directions. These cuddly, sweet-faced creatures are determined to surge in the exact opposite …
“Nice is nice,” was Sue’s signature phrase. As a teenager I would groan a little and roll my eyes. I did not …
I let the coffee warm me up as I sat in a rocking chair at The Bakery and watched the village …
A little peek at the Peace Flag House stash. I have an obsession with yarn. I knit on the subway, …
Early Morning Walking Coffee kept snug in my new Le Thrumbed Cup Cozy. When my coffee steams as I step outside …