I have always been drawn to making things with my hands - especially transforming forgotten materials into something beautiful and new. Like rag rugs woven from old scraps of fabric, vests crocheted from thrifted yarn and even furniture for my home made from old hardwood fencing. 

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Sewing also connects me to the women who came before me. My mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sisters have all created with their hands, each carrying their own creativity and resourcefulness. When I sew, there are moments I feel deeply connected to that lineage - as though I am sharing in something passed from woman to woman over generations. In many ways, Wildflower Folk is not only about creating clothing, but about honouring that creative spirit and keeping those stories, skills and traditions alive through my own hands.

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Over time I have become increasingly aware of the impact the fast fashion industry has on Mother Earth. Millions of garments are produced every year, worn briefly, and then discarded into landfill.

The speed of this cycle disconnects us from the true value of clothing and the resources and many hands it takes to create them.