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In the Dye Studio: The Indigo + Shibori Dye Kit
Yesterday we spent the morning helping with the second harvest of indigo for our #avfkwindigoproject! It's so refreshing being out in the field, in this case with the fog rolling by and the birds ...
In the Dye Studio: How to Host a Natural Dyeing Party (Part 2)
Today on the blog we're sharing tips and tricks for hosting your very own natural dyeing party. Click here to read Part 1 (eco-printing).
Next up - indigo! Indigo dyeing gives us all the shades of...
avfkw
In the Dye Studio: How to Host a Natural Dyeing Party (Part 1)
In our newsletter this month, we announced the 1st AVFKW Dye Day, coming up on Saturday, August 25th! August 25th is two and a half weeks out - so it's time to start planning!
We want to help you...
Stitch Exchange: The Twigs Sweater + AVFKW Flock Yarn
One day, I was cruising through the internet and was stopped in my tracks by a beautiful, curious sweater; oversized, bell-shaped, with delicate motifs. As I looked more closely, I learned the nam...
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...
Sewing 101: Make a Tote Bag
Fabric. It comes in a myriad of colors, prints, and textures. But how to use it? The first step is to learn to sew. Sure, you could purchase a piece of fabric at Verb, leave the edges raw, and ma...
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...
natural dyeing
The Modern Natural Dyer Book Tour: Nashville and Japan!
Interested in learning about natural dyeing? My book, The Modern Natural Dyer, can guide you!
In September, I am traveling to Nashville to teach at Craft South - a shop filled to the brim with fa...
natural dyeing
SQUAM Art Workshops June 2017: Taste of Squam
Last year I had the opportunity of teaching (indigo dyeing and eco-printing) at Squam Art Workshops housed within a resort on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. This was my first time visiting New Hamps...
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...