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A visit to Briggs and Little wool mill

It is the oldest woolen mill in Canada, and every step in the process of making yarn is done under one roof.

Beneath the Surface: Jeweler Joe Pach tries his hand at bronze casting

Many of the artists have pushed themselves out of their comfort zone to create their work, and Joe Pach is one of them.

5 NB designers’ pieces in TO&NY design expos – including me!

One of my braided rugs is in Toronto as we speak at the Toronto Design Offsite Festival, along with pieces by four other NB artists/designers.

Reflections in studios

I recently lost my camera in Halifax. I posted an ad on Kijiji but thought I’d never see it again.

16 Christmas gifts by NB makers you can buy online today

Buying local is (finally!) gaining in popularity, but unless you make it out to the craft fairs, galleries or markets it can be hard to actually get[…]

Testimonials

“The magazine is top notch, modern, well written, you guys are doing a great job!”

— Eveline Gallant Fournier

From the archives: 5 tips for shopping at your local craft fair

I love buying locally made things for many reasons (local economy, beauty, connection to people, culture, etc) and think it is worth the extra effort and expense.

LOCAL FASHION magazine launch\pop-up shop

The Fashion Issue has been off the press for a couple weeks now and looks mighty fine!

LOCAL FASHION magazine launch\pop-up shop

The Fashion Issue has been off the press for a couple weeks now and looks mighty fine!

Studio visit: fibre artist Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller was one of the first to support me with CreatedHere, becoming the first shop to stock the magazine way back when.

Behind-the-scenes at CreatedHere’s fashion photo shoot

I knew I wanted to explore the local fashion industry, without really knowing where to start.

Studio visit with Ralph Simpson by Chantal Khoury

I have always been fascinated by artists who find their practice later in life.

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