Rooted in centuries of global tradition, fiber arts such as quilting, knitting, crochet, needlework, and weaving have long served both practical and expressive purposes. Often dismissed as “women’s work,” these techniques were historically undervalued in the art world despite their complexity and cultural significance. Contemporary artists are challenging that narrow view and redefining fiber art…
Author: Erika Zambello
Erika Zambello is a writer, birder, and photographer living and working along the Emerald Coast of Florida. She has a master’s degree in environmental management, where she specialized in ecosystem science and conservation. Her love of the outdoors was inspired by a childhood in Maine, where she returned for her National Geographic Young Explorer grant. In addition to Maine, she has lived in New York, France, Washington, DC, and North Carolina. Erika believes in the power of communicating conservation and exploration, which was the inspiration for One World, Two Feet.
10000 Birds – Book Review: We Should All Be Birds
I’ve never read a book like We Should All Be Birds. That’s saying a lot, because I read a lot – to the tune of 50+ books a year, including reviews. But Brian Buckbee’s story of his mystery, debilitating illness and the joy and solace he found in backyard birds is unique, one that reminds…
Farm & Fiber – Two New Sock Patterns
Think of your favorite pair of socks. What sets them apart for you? The color? The fiber? The pattern? If you’re a knitter, you might guess something a bit different: the heel. Read the full article here.
E. Zambello Writing and Art 