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In This Issue

In this issue we present you with 16 more pages of editorial and photos than usual, dedicating our feature articles to the art of repurposing with sewing. Sass Brown’s article covers four eco fashion designers and their work, which follows by a gallery of inspiration and patterns you can use to renew and redesign your unused materials. Fiona Duthie brings you her expertise in the Art of Shibori article. You’ll find how to use shibori techniques making silk scarves, followed by a gallery of shibori artist profiles and their work. An informative article on folk and craft schools in the U.S. following a directory will entice you to look into taking workshops, and finding where the schools are. In Craft a Story column, a beautiful poem about geometry by a twelve-year-old is turned into a quilt by a quilt artist, inspiring you to make your own quilt or wall art from your child’s poems and stories.

Art of Shibori

This article offers step-by-step instructions on a few shibori techniques. The end result will be a beautiful scarf for you or a loved one, but more importantly, learning the art of shibori. The projects follow more techniques and end in a gallery of shibori artist profiles and their beautiful work for your inspiration.

Lavender Crafts

Make beautiful crafts using lavender, from bath products, to knitted stuffed animals. This article features breathtaking photographs and projects, and give you inspiration for more. The extra gift it offers is a directory of lavender festivals across United States, so you can enjoy them if nearby.

Bookworm Blanket

This awesome blanket is organic and fuzzy on the inside, and soft and plush on the outside. It is very easy to make and makes a great gift to any bookworm you know, including yourself. With this article, next time you need a throw for your living room or in the bedroom, you’ll decide to make your own.

Craft & Folk Schools

You’ll love learning about the craft and folk schools available in the United States, offering classes for traditional natural crafts. Most of these schools are located in beautiful nature settings, and the courses they offer are taught by highly experienced teachers. A complete Directory of Craft and Folk Schools is the finishing touch to the article.