Welcome! I’m Jess (she/her), the maker behind Stories of Textiles. I design and handcraft each piece of fibre art in my home.

I am a maker of textiles in many forms. I avidly sew, crochet, punch needle, and have now added rug tufting to the roster. My interest in textiles is ever in process. And really, the process is my favourite part. I love learning how textiles are made, the histories behind the craft, and the social and political contexts in which craft movements began. I use my grandmothers’ tools, marvel at how they carved out time to constantly create with five children each, and learn about their sewing tips and tricks from family members. In short, the stories of textiles.