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The Things Small Businesses Deliver that Big Businesses Can’t

Posted by Rose on 1st Oct 2026

From superb, personalized service to the wisdom of local knowledge, these are the ways small businesses flourish as part of the American economy Swallowtail Top over Stovepipe Pants with hand-dyed sc … read more

How Natural Dye Artists from Around the World Shaped My Craft

Posted by Rose on 11th Jun 2026

I have spent much of my life working in small and micro businesses in the clothing industry. For many years, my focus centered on creating comfortable clothing sized for real human bodies. Although I … read more

How Oak Galls Assist Mordants for Natural Dyes

Posted by Rose on 7th May 2026

Natural dyeing ingredients and processes vary in different parts of the world There are many different approaches to natural dyeing, including the use of locally sourced materials as natural dye morda … read more

Embrace Autumn with Unique Ecoprinted Scarves

Posted by Rose on 29th Oct 2025

Discover the beauty of nature-inspired designs in our Ecoprints Collection Ecoprinting is a natural dyeing technique that transfers the shapes and patterns of real leaves and flowers directly onto fab … read more

Exploring Creativity and Nature's Imperfections

Posted by Rose on 3rd Apr 2025

Spring is probably the prettiest season here in SW Oregon. Everything is lush and green and there's water in the creeks. The trees are filling out slowly with softly colored buds heralding soon-t … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.