Author: Isabella Rossi
Dyeing (4) Embroidery (1) Fibers (5) History (1) Mounting (1) Outreach (3) Preventive Conservation (5) Publications (13) Textile Conservation 101 (5) Treatments (1) Upcoming Events (3)
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Spinning Himalayan Nettles (PLY Autumn 2025)
Most spinners start by working with wool, but have you ever made yarn from the wide world of plant fibres? The Autumn 2025 issue…
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Conservation Outreach: Poster at 2025 Icon Emerging Professionals Conference
On 25th July 2025, I presented a poster at the Icon Emerging Professionals Group’s first conference in Durham. My poster was entitled “Conservation Outreach:…
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Rossi Conservation on The C Word Podcast
Do you listen to The C Word: The Conservators’ Podcast? If you do, you may have noticed a familiar guest on the latest episode!…
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Textile Conservation Presentation at Sew Forth
Are you in the East Lothian area and want to learn more about textile conservation? Come along to my upcoming talk at the Sew…
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Protected: Woolly Good Gathering 2025 Presentation
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Rossi Conservation at the Woolly Good Gathering!
Last year I attended the Woolly Good Gathering and had a wonderful time finding new vendors, chatting with fellow crafters, and demonstrating with the…
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Mechanical Properties: Choosing the Perfect Fiber (Farm & Fiber Knits)
A new article for a new year! My latest article “Mechanical Properties: Choosing the Perfect Fiber” was just published on the Farm & Fiber…
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Roamin’ in the Gloamin’: Conservation of Harry Lauder Costumes
One of the latest conservation projects in the studio was the treatment of two jackets owned by Harry Lauder. Read on to learn about…
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Book Review: A New Guide For Costume Mounting
I’ve been preparing to teach an upcoming workshop on costume mounting, and looking for approachable resources to recommend to people with limited experience. Conveniently,…
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Dyeing with Elderberry: A Light Fastness Test
Anyone who has ever picked elderberries before will know that they stain your hands a beautiful purple colour. But could this common berry be…