Category Archives: Work / Life

Shades of Grey

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I’m currently marveling at all the shades of grey in the Cotton & Flax shop. Just restocked a bunch of items (not just grey things, I promise), so take a look! In other news: I started a quilt from Cotton … Continue reading →

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Cotton & Flax profiled on Handful of Salt

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

I was delighted to be featured on Handful of Salt this week! The interview for this profile was a little intimidating – a 45 min phone interview talking all about my process and how I approach my business. Afterwards, I … Continue reading →

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Side Projects

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Every so often, I find some time to experiment and make projects that I know won’t be for sale in the Cotton & Flax shop (at least, not for quite a while). A few weeks ago, I spent that experimental … Continue reading →

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Cotton & Flax x Pennyweight tea towels

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I was surprised to find that there are still a few of my limited edition tea towels left in the Pennyweight Goods shop! Go snatch one up, once they’re gone, I won’t be reprinting them!

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Various Interviews

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

(admittedly dorky photo of me from 2008 in the print studio) I realized that I haven’t been great about sharing when I’ve been interviewed. Want to know more about me and my process behind designing for Cotton & Flax? Read … Continue reading →

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New Stockist – Firefly in Venice, CA!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

I am thrilled to announce yet another wonderful stockist, Firefly in Venice, CA. I stopped by earlier this week to drop off a small selection of pillows and tea towels, and I was so impressed with the selection of gifts, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fun – Indigo Dyeing Workshop

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Beautiful indigo curtains by Niki Livingston I participated in an awesome workshop over the weekend, led by Bari Ziperstein and Niki Livingston, which taught the basics of Indigo dying and traditional Shibori techniques. I learned so much in just a … Continue reading →

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Cotton & Flax goods for sale at LEIF

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

So excited to announce that Leif is now carrying some special Cotton & Flax items in their online shop! To celebrate this new stockist, I’ve collected my favorite items from Leif to share with you all. If you haven’t shopped … Continue reading →

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4 Great Sewing Books for Beginners (and non-beginners, too)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

I mentioned in a previous post how lucky I am that my mom taught me how to sew, and in my cranky teenage years, no less. She taught me the basics on a machine that is quite similar to the … Continue reading →

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On Sharing (and Distractions)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I’ll be honest: if I had a lot more time in the day to share my work online, I’d prefer to share it here on the blog. I prefer the longer format, and I like being able to share more … Continue reading →

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