Craftonians! Get ready for an inspiring episode of Happy Time Craftcast with your host, Joleen Emery! We’re featuring the incredibly talented Paige St. Pierre, founder of Paige St-Pierre Apparel LLC. 🌿

Paige is a Seattle-based fiber artist and educator who transforms post-consumer textiles into unique, wearable art. Her work invites us to envision a post-growth circular fashion model with creativity, textile repair and reuse at its core.

🌟 In this Episode:

• Discover Paige's journey and her love for creative reuse.
• Learn about her favorite techniques like eco-printing, flower pounding, and natural dyeing.
• Enjoy a quick demo on Tataki Zome plant portraits using a hammer.

Join us to get inspired by Paige's artistic vision and practical tips for incorporating sustainability into your crafting.

🌟 Highlights of the Episode:

• (0:00 - 1:04) New Setup Introduction: Joleen introduces her new setup and explains the changes to her broadcasting space. 
• (1:04 - 9:57) Interview with Paige St. Pierre: Paige shares her passion for sustainable practices in artwork and how she creatively uses materials she already has.  
• (4:28 - 10:23) They discuss the importance of teaching hand skills and reconnecting with nature through art. 
• (11:17 - 39:05) Paige gives a detailed explanation of eco-dyeing and botanical printing techniques, including a live demonstration of flower hammering. 
• (41:11 - 44:37) June Craft Kit - Fabric Books: Joleen introduces the current craft kit, which focuses on making fabric books using sample swatches and fabric waste. 
• (44:37 - 44:48) Current Projects: Joleen shares updates on her recent and ongoing projects, including the "Money Roll" and the Tree of Life for her mom. 
• (44:48 - 54:00) 10 Questions with Paige St. Pierre: Get to know Paige better through a fun segment where she answers 10 quick questions about her likes, dislikes, and creative inspirations. 
• (54:00) Closing Remarks: Joleen wraps up the episode with a sneak peek of upcoming shows and how to stay connected with Paige and the Craftcast community. 

🌟 Links and Resources:
📌 Follow Paige St. Pierre:
→ Website
→ Instagram
→ Substack

📌 Strawberry Moon Magazine

📌 Joleen's Projects:
→ June Craft Kit
→ Money Roll See it on TikTok
→ Feathered Heart
→ Tree of Life

📌 Learn More About Big Raven Farm Retreats

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