Tuija Hansen Fibre Design

Looks like the things that bring me joy make you happy too!!!! Thanks for the likes, love and support in 2020, cheers to the year ahead!

Reflection and Rest are on my to-do list ATM. I hope you’ve had the opportunity to take some rest this holiday as well! . .

These sweet mittens just squeaked onto the website in time for contactless pick-up today until 3 pm. Enjoy the sun and snow Thunder Bay!

One more Legwarmer drop before the new year!!! Offering contactless pick-up today until 3 pm, and yes, my street has been plowed Link in Bio!

As I organize and pack up your orders today, I’m feeling the need to express my gratitude! Thanks to all for supporting me and making my Grand Opening weekend so memorable! Thank you to @craftrevivaltbay and @artisansnorthwest for hosting the inaugural #virtualcraftmarkets that gave me the incentive to finally build and open a website. ... If you stopped by this weekend, thank you! And if you didn’t find what you were looking for, I’ll feature some new items at the next shop update: Sunday, November 29th at 10 am.

Introducing shibori and indigo-dyed raw silk scarves! I’ve added four of these beauties to the site today. Raw silk is unlike any other fabric I’ve encountered! It’s texture is really special and somewhat hard to describe nubbly, velvety, luxurious, matte, etc. Dyeing with indigo is a special process, it requires care and attention, and relies on centuries-old knowledge. ... Dyeing fabric using Japanese Shibori methods is also a unique and magical process, referring to the time-honoured preparation of fabric pre-dyeing: clamping, twisting, and tying used by craftspeople around the world, and originating in Japan. Basically, a special fabric, with special dye, and special dye-techniques = a super special scarf! I’m offering contactless pick-up until 3 pm Dec. 24th. Stay safe everyone!

Hey everyone! It’s been a week , but there’s nothing more exciting than the thought of finally revealing all my seasonal treasures to you all this weekend at the new shop site!!!! . . . Details soon!

Artisans Northwest went virtual this year! Check out the Artisans Northwest Virtual Art and Fine Craft Show happening Nov. 21-22 and get al the details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120066831453576

Welcome to the new website, thank you so much for taking a look around!

Overcast days make for great product-shooting! So excited to share these beautiful shades of locally-foraged plant-dyed goodness with you all soon!

Cheers to the grand opening of my first online store! Cheers to the makers who are crafting-in-place this year and working their butts off doing creative planning, making, photography, branding, website development, and marketing, to stay in it! Cheers to the friends, family and fans who continue to support us in our dreams! Shop now: www.tuijahansenfibredesign.ca .... . . @craftrevivaltbay @artisansnorthwest #virtualcraftshow #virtualcraftmarket #artistonline #tuijahansenfibredesign See more

Oh yes.....I’m thrilled to announce that I will have a few limited edition recycled wool blanket ponchos available this weekend for the online shop grand opening!

Sneak peek I’m so excited the online store is looking great and I can’t wait to share the grand opening details with you all! I’ll be participating in the #virtualcraftrevival2020 and @artisansnorthwest virtual show and sale both opening November 21st!

It’s that time of year again: show your local food producers, musicians, artists, and clothing designers *ahem* your love with a vote in the Walleye’s annual Best of Thunder Bay survey!

As we shift into the traditionally craft-market-frenzied time of year, I’m relishing the gentle, slowed-down pace of working in response to current events. I don’t make things so that I can sell them. I create because I need to! It’s a passion thats always been there. Finding room in my life to focus my research and practice in textiles to plant-dyes, weaving, and sustainable garment construction has taken a long time. But I’m really happy to be here! I find all things ...textiles irresistible, for as long as I can remember I’ve been sewing: clothing for my stuffed animals, altered clothing for my high-school wardrobe, and one-of-a-kind designs for my friends. As a life-long student my studies have ranged from Textiles to Fine Arts, Art History, and Social Justice. Most recently I’ve decided to add chemistry knowledge to my plant-dye practice, and taken residence abroad to learn hands-on about my Scandinavian textile heritage. Now more than ever, my work is inspired by my boreal forest surroundings and a passion to create environmentally-friendly, up-cycled, eco and plant-dyed works of art and clothing, while connecting to communities in the process! And, if in that pursuit I can create a sustainable living for myself as well, then, what could be better? See more

I don’t know about you but I can no longer leave the house without something cozy for my hands! These mittens are patchworked from a variety of recycled sweaters, and are 100% cozy and warm without being bulky! They’ll be hitting the shelves at @Ungallicollective this week and my online store for @craftrevivaltbay soon! More colours and combos to come so stay tuned