Some holiday reading while staying with family!

Don't you love the yellow chair? We were staying with our son John and partner Ree, and this is their deck. Great place to read and relax.

ClothBound was a gift from my sister Julia and her family. What a fascinating read this is proving to be - full of personal anecdotes, descriptions of design processes, and inspirational images. It is a beautifully produced and tactile book; I can heartily recommend it! The author's website is also well worth an extended visit.

No Serial Number is a newly established magazine that I've been following since its inception. It began as an online production, but is now available in print form. I love its ethical and sustainable focus, and the way it showcases and promotes enterprises that seek to make a difference at lots of levels. You can subscribe here, and you can also keep up-to-date with developments via their blog or on Facebook.

Textile magaine is a long-term favourite. I've been subscribing for years! If you want to keep up with the vibrant Australian/NZ textile scene, this is the one to get. Find out more here.

As an artist who lives in an isolated rural area, magazines and books like these are my lifeline. They also keep me informed about current trends in textile art, and (perhaps even more importantly) about environmental and ethical issues as they relate to my arts practice. There are also opportunities to be published.

I think it's time to do some more reading! Till my next post ...

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Dyeing with avocado and red cabbage

A Labour of Love

Turmeric as dye

Behind the Scenes

Enjoying some R and R

Rita Summers