I'm a late bloomer when it comes to appreciating poetry... let alone writing it. If it wasn't for a friend regularly passing along a poem every once in a while... I would never be the admirer I am today. And... Y'all... it has become a reliable support for my creative process. Let's talk about it. First, here's the creative practice I've been using: At the end-ish of every day, sit down and write a haiku that captures your day. That's it. Reminder: a haiku is a poem where th

Greetings from the studio! For those not familiar, my small artist studio is located in Turtle River, MN. Overlooking the woods and a mossy swamp, where trails from every direction converge. Frequented by local animal traffic, including deer, bears, turkeys, lynx, squirrels, and, if we're lucky, Chuck the Woodchuck. Many folks know me as a Hattersley weaver, and I'm a proud one! People also know me as the owner and operator of Bare Cloth, a lovely little arts business that s

The first Bare Cloth shawl was a complete accident. I rolled off the first woven warp from the loom and a scrap of fabric just happened to be the perfect length to drape around me as an extra layer. I quickly learned it also worked folded over as a blanket when sitting by the fire, and I found myself wrapped in it for my morning meditations. This accidental piece turned into the best serendipitous wrap and the birth of the go-to companion, the Bare cloth shawl. After having

The weaver's skirt was inspired by the fabric. I started weaving the dark wool weft with the cream warp and I instantly knew this was...

A current personal goal has been building a daily routine where creativity is inspired naturally. H ow can I build habits, set up my...

We've made it! This blog has been well over six years in the making! Bare Cloth has been a soul project filled with serendipity,...

The Artist Way. Yep, I finally did it. Have you?? I never heard about this until only a few months ago. None of y’all told me about this!? I love how when I mention it, people instantly have this knowing nod… and then I either hear “Oh, I did that years ago!” or “Oooooooh, I still have that book on my shelf, maybe I need to pull it out and finally read it.” The Artist's Way - Creative Practice Well, my friends, let’s see if it’s time for this creative journey for the first ti

I have been wondering what it means to be a creative and am starting to think that the sole defining benchmark is whether or not we are willing to say goodbye to our current selves. To evolve, reshuffle, and welcome a newer, different version of who we are.  Honestly, I don’t think someone makes or creates without change. Is this a hot take? Do you agree with that? Do I agree with that?  I know someone who may have the answer! Frozen’s Elsa! If you haven't seen Disney’s Froz

As this year comes to a close and we dive into a fresh 2024, I have been reflecting on the past 12 months…  Specifically, what a year can hold in all of its wonder, confusion, and life! I’m normally not much for resolutions or New Year being tied to new beginnings, but this year has held a different story than most and something about it needs a little special attention. Below are three things that are sticking with me from 2023 that I can’t seem to shake and don’t want to as

I think marketing can be overwhelming, overcomplicated, and overdramatic (I really just like the rule of threes, feel free to dismiss...