Howl at the Loom

08/01/2026

Catch me slinging my naturally dyed and handwoven goods this weekend at Portside Arts Fair at Elm Pointe in East Jordan. 10a-4p Saturday and Sunday!

07/09/2026

Blissfest vendor prep!

It has been a decade since I have attended Blissfest, and I am looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, camping out in the pop-up forest city, and catching some good music. As much as I like to party, having a job to do at the function is my bag, so I am excited to be vending!

This needing-a-job-to-do might stem from being the vice president of the Blissfest board at the age of 22. As a board member you are a representative, worker, and responsible party - I have lately realized how much that responsibility at such a young age (I didn't feel young at the time!) must have shaped me.
In my tenure, I created a trade-only booth there called the Swapspot, and I believe it somewhat prepared me for what I am getting myself into this weekend lol.

I designed those rad knitter pins a while back and finally pressed the rest of them. I think the next ones will say "smash the technocracy" 🔨

Last two frames are some Blissfest Music Organization memories, mostly taken by my mom Laura Belle 💖

05/28/2026

I had such a fun time today teaching at the Aldo Leopold Festival!

05/05/2026

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This Saturday May 9th from 2-5pm at Wagbo Fiber + Folk, explore the world of natural dyes with color theory!
In this class, we will use natural dyes which impart each red, yellow, and blue – the primary colors. We will practice achieving secondary colors on silk fabric through overdyeing. Students will leave class with artful examples of their work in the form of silk scarves as well as a deepened understanding of naturals dyes and mixing colors.
https://wagbo.org/ola/services/natural-dyes-primary-colors

Some throwbacks in this post!!
A shot of our past goat, Nubbins, with baby onesies that fit one of my human kids at the time! (They are almost 10 and 12 now)
Last photo is a throwback to a Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology Skillswap at Earthwork Farm - oh hai Sierra LaRose!

"What is Wagbo Fiber + Folk?” you might ask.
Well, it is the latest iteration of grassroots fiber education happening at Wagbo Peace Center. It is what we have officially named what has been called the fiber arts classroom.
Please let me know if you want to get involved with steering or teaching!

04/21/2026

What a lovely time with local teachers yesterday at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey!

03/22/2026

See you at the opening reception today!

01/23/2026

You have until the end of the month to throw your shot and be a part of the tapestry!!

01/23/2026

This has been such a fun collaboration!

A loom has been set up in the library’s lobby, and anyone is welcome to stop in and add their own line of yarn to the collaborative art piece.