Tag: sustainability
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Meetup Roundup!
What an incredible day we had for our second annual Meetup event! Estimates on attendance put numbers between 80 and 100 people who showed up to commune with other textile aficionados. Smiles were everywhere, even in the intense sun. Product vendors, demonstrations, speakers, and food were offered. Sarah Pottle, a co-founder of the Rustbelt Fibershed…
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What Does the Southeast Ohio Fibershed Mean to Us?
Regional textile supporters will converge on the Hocking Hills Garment Center (HHGC) in Buchtel, Ohio for the Southeast Ohio Fibershed’s Spring 2026 Meetup on Saturday May 30th 2pm to 5pm to celebrate local fiber arts and relaunch efforts in our regional textile industry. Athens native, Betsy Franjola, returned to the area after working in the…
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Tiff Piko, Treasurer
Tiff Piko, a designer and advocate, ran a grassroots mayoral campaign in Lancaster, Ohio. She supports workforce development in Appalachia and has a background in sustainable design.
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Our Textile Ecosystem Network
Lisa Heinz emphasizes the importance of creating a community network for fiber artists and growers in southeast Ohio to combat textile waste and the issues caused by fast fashion. She highlights the revival of DIY skills and the emergence of Makerspaces to teach sewing, knitting, and crafting, fostering a return to sustainable practices and local…
Southeast Ohio Fibershed 