The studio is still busy, but summer has been pulling me outdoors—to workshops, craft markets, the beach, the water, and time with family. It has been a season of making, meeting people, and simply being outside.
This summer, I’ve been especially grateful for the opportunity to share eco-printing through workshops. Gathering around a table with flowers, fabric, and paper, and watching each person discover their own botanical prints, is one of my favorite parts of teaching. Every workshop reminds me that making is not only about the finished piece, but also about the experience of slowing down and paying attention.
August also marks the beginning of the craft fair season for The Attic Stitch. After months of making in the studio, it feels good to bring the work out into the community—to meet new people, see familiar faces, and share the stories behind naturally dyed textiles and slow making.
And then there are the days when I step away from both studio and market.
Summer family time has meant sailing, beach days, and wandering outdoors without a particular plan. There is always something to notice: a butterfly moving between flowers, a seagull calling overhead, or a glimpse of wildlife along the shore.
These moments may seem far removed from the work in the attic studio, but they are part of the same creative rhythm for me. Being outside, noticing seasonal changes, collecting small impressions, and spending time with the people I love all find their way back into the work.
Summer doesn’t always need to be productive.
Sometimes it is enough to make something beautiful, share it with others, and then step away from the worktable to enjoy the season.
For now, I’m embracing all of it—the busy workshop days, the market tables, the quiet days by the water, and everything in between.