After 3 years volunteering as founder/coordinator of North West England Fibreshed and working solo to build awareness of Fibershed principles amongst textile professionals in the region and beyond, I’m happy […]
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Homegrown Homespun: Field to Fabric
A lot has happened since August 13th when a group of around 30 volunteers came to Higher Audley St in Blackburn to help pull and lay out our flax. It […]
Read MoreHomegrown Homespun – Sowing Regenerative Fashion
Growing Jeans On Friday 23rd April 2021, the Homegrown Homespun project planted it’s first textile crop of flax and woad on disused land beside the historic Leeds to Liverpool canal, […]
Read MoreIntroducing The Sewing Café Lancaster
Sewing Café Lancaster promotes wellbeing and advocates for sustainability. We believe in connecting with people across the community, to share skills, to reuse, repair and reduce. In addition to offering […]
Read MoreWelcome to the N.W. England Fibreshed
After an initial enquiry in March 2018, the North West England Fibreshed became an affiliate of Fibershed.org in May 2020. Now, 6 months later, I’m reflecting on these first preparatory […]
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