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With climate change and environmental impacts becoming a common narrative in our daily lives, it seems like a great time to explore what sustainability looks like in the quilting, fibre and textile world. We hear from creatives, makers, manufacturers and producers from all over the world to discover what sustainability looks like to them and find out how they are contributing to a sustainable future. We celebrate the positive steps people are taking, no matter how small. Whether you're a hob ...
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Create Beauty Everyday with Deanne Fitzpatrick
Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
Create Beauty Everyday with artist and writer Deanne Fitzpatrick is a podcast about creativity, art, and rug hooking. It explores the idea of creating beauty everyday through art, community, business and creativity.
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Episode 84: How rughooking changed me with Vicky Comeau
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How rughooking changed me with Vicky ComeauBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 83: Heidi Riemer-Epp talks about creativity and business
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Heidi Riemer talks about creativity and businessBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 46: From Fabric Overwhelm to Intentional Quilter with Kate Hay
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 46 of Threads of Sustainability, we sit down with Kate Hay of Quilt with Miss Kate, who brings over 15 years of experience in the quilt industry. Kate’s journey has taken her from working the cutting table to managing Virginia’s largest quilt shop, Patchwork Plus, and serving as the Moda/Ruby Star Society represen…
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Episode 82, Ruby Murphy Collins, putting your heart into it.
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Ruby Murphy Collins, putting your heart into it.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 45: FeelGood Fibers - Redefining Fabric Destashing
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Threads of Sustainability, we delve into the innovative world of FeelGood Fibers with founder Kim Soper. The concept of FeelGood Fibers emerged from a simple observation: the lack of a centralized marketplace for buying and selling secondhand fabrics within the sewing community. Kim shares the journey behi…
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Episode 81, Jennifer Melville, elevating the ordinary
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Jennifer Melville, elevating the ordinaryBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 80, I chat with Fibre Artist, Meryl Cook about creativity and midlife
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I chat with Fibre Artist, Meryl Cook about her creativity and midlifeBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 44: You Are Not Alone with Maddie Kertay - The Bad Ass Quilter
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Send us a Text Message. In the diverse landscape of quilting, finding your tribe can be a transformative experience. Join us for an insightful conversation with Maddie Kertay, the driving force behind BadAss Quilter Society, a digital haven for liberal quilters seeking solidarity and community. Maddie shares her inspiring journey, from advocating f…
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Episode 43: Sustainability & Creative Exploration with Sherri Lynn Wood
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of quilting and sustainability with Sherri Lynn Wood, a leader in the modern improv quilting movement. Sherri Lynn's creative journey began with a simple sundress that defied a sexist dress code, marking sewing as a source of expression and empowerment. Inspired by the abstrac…
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Episode 79, How To Have A Great Experience At An Online Retreat
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In this podcast Deanne talks about what's important when you are attending an online rug hooking retreat.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 78, Cleo Deon rug hooking strong at 94
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Cleo Deon rug hooking strong at 94.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 42: Kodiak Quilting - Zero Waste Mission
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an enchanting journey with Carolyn Playdon, a dedicated quilter whose Instagram unveils a vibrant tapestry of #quiltinthewild images. Based in Edmonton, AB, Carolyn seamlessly blends her passion for the great outdoors with her creative brilliance in quilting. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about her transitio…
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Episode 77 Nicole Burke talks self care and rug hooking
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Nicole Burke of Nicole Burke Esthetics talks self care and rug hooking.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 41: Threads Unraveled - Sustainable Tales from Twist 2023
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Send us a Text Message. This summer, I had the privilege of conducting interviews at Twist, a unique convergence of fibre enthusiasts, artisans, and experts in rural Quebec. In this exclusive live interview series from Twist 2023, we explore the heart of sustainability and celebrate locally sourced fibres. Interview 1: Navigating Sustainability Thr…
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Episode 76, The Mystery Behind The Mystery Art Project
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The Mystery Behind The Mystery Art Project with studio staff.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 40: Carole Lyles Shaw - Embracing Sustainability in Modern Quilting
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Send us a Text Message. Carole Lyles Shaw is on a mission to infuse modern quilts with creativity, individualism, and freedom of expression. Her journey into quilting began as a heartfelt endeavor to create beautiful quilts for her nieces and nephews. This creative exploration led her to the African American Quilters of Baltimore, where she honed h…
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Episode 75 A conversation about consciousness and creativity with Neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay
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A conversation about conscience and creativity with Neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKayBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 39: Denim Redefined: Sustainable Style with Slø's Kristian Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Kristian Hansen, the visionary force behind Slø, a brand that's redefining denim as we know it. Slø creates timeless, genderless denim garments, handcrafted ethically and sustainably, with each piece made to order in Italy. But Slø isn't just about jeans; it's about fostering a community and…
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Episode 38: Rescuing Fabrics - A Sustainable Journey with Kathryn Swanson
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Threads of Sustainability podcast, we're delving into the world of sustainable textiles with Kathryn Swanson, the passionate founder of Swanson's Fabrics. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey from community thrift store to a thriving hub for fabric enthusiasts. Kathryn Swanson, the driving force…
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Episode 37: Sustaining Traditions Through Artisanal Baskets - Big Blue Moma's Fair Trade Support
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the remarkable world of artisanal baskets and the profound impact of fair trade support. Our guest, Karie Wylie, the driving force behind Big Blue Moma, takes us on a journey into the heart of communities that are nurturing age-old traditions through their craft. Big Blue Moma stands as a consc…
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Episode 36: Sustainable Quilting with Next Gen Quilting - A Millennial's Eco-Friendly Journey
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 36, we are thrilled to welcome Amari Thomsen of Next Gen Quilting to the podcast! Amari is a modern, millennial quilter based in San Francisco, CA, who has a passion for creating sustainable and budget-friendly quilts that not only benefit the planet but also your wallet. As a talented quilter, Amari specializes i…
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Episode 74 Deanne Talks about the Studio and The New Season of Create Beauty Everyday Podcast
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Art, Life and Creativity with Deanne Fitzpatrick.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 35: We Are $ew Worth It: A Conversation with Sam Hunter
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode of Threads of Sustainability as we sit down with the multi-talented Sam Hunter. An award-winning fiber artist, quilt pattern designer (Hunter's Design Studio), European textile tour host (The Embroidered Journey), and small business project management coach (Creatively Sorted). Sam is more than just a…
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Episode 34:Natural Dyeing with Winona Quigly from Green Matters Dye Co
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we're diving into the world of natural dyeing with Winona Quigly from Green Matters Dye Co. Join us as we unravel the fascinating process of transforming plants and natural materials into eco-friendly dyes. Winona is a passionate advocate for sustainability in the textile industry. She shares her journey of …
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Episode 33 Exploring Fabric Recycling with Our Social Fabric
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Our Social Fabric as our special guest. Our Social Fabric is a remarkable non-profit fabric recycling initiative dedicated to creating a future where no usable fabric ends up in Canadian landfills. Their mission is truly inspiring! As a fabric recycling initiative, Our Social Fabric c…
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Episode 32: Crispina ffrench - Empowering Recycled Textile Artists
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Crispina ffrench, an environmental optimist and textile alchemist who helps recycled textile artists become successful entrepreneurs. Since the 80s, Crispina has been upcycling discarded clothing and manufacturers' waste, turning them into magical creations. Her journey began …
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Episode 31: A Year in Review with Bridget O'Flaherty and Jasper
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode, we have a heartfelt conversation between Threads of Sustainability host Bridget O'Flaherty and her son Jasper. Bridget shares how sustainability is an integral part of her life and the growth of the podcast over the past year. Join us as Bridget reflects on her personal journey of embracing sustainab…
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Episode 73 Talking creativity with Nina Bagley
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Talking creativity with Nina Bagley.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 30: Unraveling Organic Textiles - Exploring GOTS and Sustainable Fabric Production
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the world of organic textiles and specifically focus on the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Our guest sheds light on the challenges and realities of meeting organic textile standards and emphasizes the importance of not dismissing organic textiles due to the presence of certain chemical…
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Episode 29: Radha Weaver from Sewing Through the Fog talks about Meaningful Up-cycling
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the talented Radha Weaver, the creative force behind Sewing Through Fog. Radha's extensive background in the apparel and textile industry, spanning over 15 years, gives her a unique perspective on the world of quilting and sustainability. We kick off our conversation…
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Episode 28: Krista Hennebury from Poppy Print talks about exploring sustainable quilting practices
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this episode with the lovely Krista Hennebury- prolific quilter and teacher who lives on Bowen Island, BC. Our conversation gets into how Krista started quilting, and then how her approach and practice has evolved and expanded to explore sustainability in different ways, such as by using retired clothing in quilt…
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A podcast about the Sunday Letters.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 27: A Sustainable Solution for Cotton Production - Fibre 52 with Graham Stewart
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Send us a Text Message. This episode features Graham Stewart, a textile production expert whose company Fibre52 is breaking new ground in sustainable cotton processing. Our discussion explores the evolution of sustainable dying practices, different types of dyes and their environmental impacts. Join us for this fascinating conversation that touches…
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Two ways to friendshipBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 26: Zoe Edwards from Check Your Thread Podcast talks about Sustainable Wardrobes
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this episode with the wonderful Zoe Edwards - sewing teacher, podcaster, and blogger, who works mostly in the garment sphere. Our conversation jumps into all sorts of different topics. Zoe has lots of interesting insights into the fast fashion industry, having worked there earlier in her career. We dive into the …
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Episode 25: Meaningful Sustainable Quilting - A Conversation with Zak Foster
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this wonderful meandering conversation that takes us through Zak's journey into and within quilting, finding his artist status, his drive to create meaningful quilts and stories of special projects along the way. Zak has an intimate storytelling ability that draws you in and places you right alongside him. The co…
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Episode 70 Photographer and author Freeman Patterson talks to Deanne about Creativity
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A chat with photographer and author Freeman PattersonBy Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 24: How to Create Thrifted Quilts with Sonya Oblak
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Send us a Text Message. This episode features Sonya Oblak, a thrifty, improvisational quilter who recently built her dream home with an ideal quilt studio in northern Canada. Sonya shares her must-haves for a quilt studio and reflects on her 25 years of thrifting and quilting, offering tips on how to thrift for fabric for quilts and sharing her fav…
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Episode 23: Bill Stearman talks about his Journey Towards Sustainability with his modern Quilts
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Send us a Text Message. Bill Stearman and I are friends and colleagues. We both quilt, we both teach, we are both passionate about our journey and feel strongly about telling our stories. I met Bill at a quilt conference 4 years ago, where I was speaking about sustainability and he was speaking about his journey as a gay man, expressing his stories…
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Episode 22 : How The Oeko-Tex Certification Label Delivers Safe Textiles
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Send us a Text Message. Elana Frosk from Oeko-Tex joins Bridget in this episode to get deep into the weeds of certifications. She loves nerding out just a little about this topic. It's near and dear to her heart. Labelling and certification not only assure us of the authenticity of a product in its claims but also gives the industry data to work wi…
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Episode 21: Let's Talk About all Things Fibre Farming With Small Acre Farm's TeDi Jansen
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Send us a Text Message. TeDi Jansen from Small Acre Farm does all the things on her farm. She has goats, sheep, botanical dye plants and even grows cotton! She does it all, after losing her job, she decided she wanted to do work that felt connected to the land. Starting from making goat-milk soap, she brought in the animals and slowly started addin…
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Episode 20 What Does Sustainability Look Like and Where do we go From Here? - 2022 Wrap Up with Jasper
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Send us a Text Message. It's a new year and a new season for the podcast. Jasper and I dive into some of the lessons learned, ideology and themes that have developed over the season of guests on the podcast. Jasper is a young adult with a very different perspective on the world from myself, so we have some interesting conversations. He even challen…
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Episode 69 Lori Mirabelli speaks candidly about art and business
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Lori Mirabelli speaks candidly about art and business.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 19: Sue Sherman Talks About the messages behind Climate Action Quilts
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Send us a Text Message. Quilts as a form of activism can be the bridge between science and the public. They bring together the urgent ideas behind what we are seeing with climate change through accessible art forms. We talk about this and so much more. We even share tips on making simple shopping changes by making your own soap, yogurt and almond m…
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Episode 68 I chat with artist, author and teacher, Ruth Gendler about her book The Book of Qualities
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I chat with artist, author, and teacher, Ruth Gendler about her book "The Book of Qualities."By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 18: Eliu Hernandez Deconstructs Denim with Intention and Mindfulness
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Send us a Text Message. We dive into intimate conversations around mindful practice for soothing the mind, and how intention can create inspiring work and help ground us. We talk about favourite tools for deconstruction along with some of the processes Eliu Hernandez embarks on through his up-cycling, recycling and recreating with denim, from the l…
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Episode 17: Two Sisters Eco Textiles Discuss the Challenges behind Natural Fibres
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Send us a Text Message. Patty Grossman and her sister wanted to have safe fabrics to use for their family. They realized it was missing in the industry and have spent the last 15 years researching ethical and sustainable production—how it’s done, and what the implications are to us (and to all living things) and to our planet. They even put it in t…
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Episode 67 Olga Houghton talks about the balance between teaching and her life as an Artist
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Olga Houghton talks about the balance between teaching and her life as an Artist.By Deanne Fitzpatrick looks at art, beauty and creativity
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Episode 16: Maison Lenko talks About a Linen Legacy from Czech Republic and Healthy Textiles
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Send us a Text Message. Sourcing linen to make her own products for her family launched Marketa Kopal on an interesting journey. She had no idea she would be connected back to her family from a time before they fled the Czech Republic when she was a child. Building business relationships and exchanging values with the community that appreciates and…
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Episode 15: Slow Stitching, hand work and up-cycling in Kuala Lumpur
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Send us a Text Message. A love of textiles, colour and patterns is behind what Ming Hsu Lees produces in her custom, bespoke memory quilts and handmade projects. Living in a country where textile waste is prominent and quilt stores are few, she decided to explore sustainable options. We dive into a conversation about textile and food waste, keeping…
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