Lately, I have been thinking a lot about upcycling and no waste solutions to textile production. Especially with regards to my own work and practice. After a long summer of countless rejection of my work, this past weekend at the #nodmakerie craft weekend for kids and moms, I watched parents and kids bond in my workshop over cutting up their old clothes and weave them into something new and beautiful. I remembered why I do what I do and why it's important. It's not for the cool factor, it's not for fancy blog posts or press, it's not for the wealthiest of buyers. I do it for us, all of us, and for our world. I watched kids and moms feel connected to each other and empowered by art making this weekend, while also learning a new skill and cutting out a little fraction of what might've ended up in s landfill. I feel filled up and I've got some BIG ideas as a result. A public thank you to all the kids and moms who made this weekend great, and who snapped me out of my summer long funk. and also a big thank you to @thelandofnod @themakerie @campwandawega 💛❤️💙