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Dyeing with Elderberry: A Light Fastness Test

27/05/2024

Anyone who has ever picked elderberries before will know that they stain your hands a beautiful purple colour. But could this common berry be…

Tartan Reflections and Repetitions (PieceWork, Summer 2024)

15/04/2024

I’ve just published a new magazine article in the Summer 2024 edition of PieceWork magazine. “Tartan Reflections and Repetitions” covers the history of one…

When to Seek Out a Textile Conservator

12/09/2023

What is a textile conservator and when do you need to contact one? Textile conservation is the caring for and repairing of textile objects.…

Moth Myths: Protecting Your Textile Treasures (PieceWork, Summer 2023)

09/05/2023

Have you ever opened your yarn stash to see a moth fly out or noticed that your favorite sweater has small bites taken out…

Dyeing with Lady’s Bedstraw (Spin Off, Spring 2023)

13/03/2023

Learn about dyeing with Lady’s Bedstraw in the Spring 2023 issue of Spin Off! My article explains the history of the plant in Scotland,…

How To Transform A Raw Fleece Into Clean Wool

23/05/2022

I recently attended the Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Fest. I went thinking I would only buy washed and prepped wool, but walked away…

Margaret Macdonald: The Other Mackintosh of Glasgow Style (PieceWork, Summer 2022)

19/04/2022

When you walk the streets of Glasgow, Scotland you’ll be struck how much the city loves the local architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. However, Mackintosh’s…