News & Notes From FGF

In this episode, Lisa explores what fast fashion is and what the issues are with this overconsumption of textiles.  She talks about what you can do to turn away from this consumerism and start to heal ourselves and our planet. 

In this episode, Lisa talks about all the myriads of foundations of fabric, from animal and plant fibers to plastic fibers that have taken over the market.  In each episode the call to action is to enroll in the Fibershed Clothing Challenge.  You can enroll...

Yes, MD sheep and wool is next Saturday and Sunday. So I'm in the middle of packing the truck to get going. I'm about half done and expect to have it all packed up by late this afternoon. SOOOO!! I'll be putting the online shop in vacation mode. Come to the festival...

This season is all about fibershed and slow fashion. I am researching some of the really hard questions about changing our wardrobes over to be more climate beneficial with mindfulness of equity and reducing waste. This first episode is about style. What is your...

This season is all about changing our mindsets from fast fashion to slow fashion and having a fibershed wardrobe.  

Season 4 is going to be all about sustainable slow fashion.  We will explore making responsible textile choices for our planet, our bodies and the citizens of the world.  Each episode I'll give you some simple steps to take to move your wardrobe from fast...

We're putting the shop on vacation while we take some much needed time off. The store will be closed starting 3/20 and reopening 4/6. When we reopen, we'll have lots of new colorways in preparation for Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Some of these I'll share before...