In the Dye Studio

In the Dye Studio: AVFKW Gather Yarn

We are pleased to announce our newest yarn, Gather, made of 75% California Rambouillet and 25% Arizona Alpaca. I am here today to tell you the story of how Gather came to be because I love to explo...
In the Dye Studio

Pro-Verbial Club: Nancy Marchant

Are you a member of our Pro-Verbial Yarn, Fiber, & Shawl Club 2018-19? If so, today, you are receiving your first of four shipments! Our first design collaboration is with Nancy Marchant, larg...
California Wool Project

Stitch Exchange: Papa Sweater + Horizon Yarn

Last September, we began receiving little hints from Japanese designer, Junko Okamoto, that she may be using a Verb yarn to create a new pattern. Tiny flashes of Verb yarn began appearing on her In...
In the Dye Studio

In The Dye Studio: Preparing for Year 7 of The Pro-Verbial Club!

A long time ago, like 7 years ago, we were about to embark on a new journey. We were in the process of moving from our little studio in Berkeley to our new much larger studio and store on San Pabl...
sewing

A Guide to Sewing A Verb for Keeping Warm Patterns

I always dreamed of having my own line of sewing patterns. I wanted to sew from patterns I knew inside and out which were simple to sew and easy to wear. And, I wanted these sewing patterns to work...
boro

Stitch Exchange: Boro Inspired Stowe Bag

In 2001, I worked for the Textile Museum in Washington D.C. and was exposed to some of the most beautiful textiles in the world. It was a never-ending journey of discovering new textiles, the tech...
natural dyeing

Stitch Exchange: Dye-It-Yourself Eco-Printed Table Linens

Announcing our newest natural dyeing kit: Dye-It-Yourself Eco-Printed Table Linens.  Dye your very own set of table linens using California botanicals - like eucalyptus leaves and marigolds. The...
american made

Stitch Exchange: Endless Summer Tunic x Sashiko

When designing our line of sewing patterns, we aimed to create patterns which are simple and could become a canvas for your personal creativity. Sashiko, a style of stitching from Japan, is a grea...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Evening Fog Cowl Pattern

It's that time of year - when the fog rolls in a little bit earlier every day and lingers in the morning - creating a slight chill in the air. While it would be lovely to stay in bed under the cov...
In the Dye Studio

The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along: The Field and Forest Dress

For the month of July, the focus of The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along is The Field and Forest Dress. This is one of my favorite projects in the book! I always enjoy sewing a new dress, and this p...
In the Dye Studio

The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along: Fashion Revolution

This past weekend, I held a class helping people dye their own Gilded Cardigan and Iron Age Tank, a project from The Modern Natural Dyer. As you may know The Modern Natural Dyer includes shade car...
sewing

Stitch Exchange: The West Water Tunic

You know how you hear about an event for years, and you see lots of photos of happy people at the event, and they make things you dream of making, and you hope that one day you might be able to go...