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Why trees?

                                                           For a couple of reasons. One, I had just finished
                                                           reading the amazing book The Hidden Life of Trees
                                                           by Peter Wohlen. Loved it so much. So fascinating.
                                                           It explains how trees communicate, nurture and
                                                           support each other through their roots systems. The
                                                           second was I loved stitching trees. Very important
                                                           if you want to make 5000 of them. The third was
                                                           I love nature. Flora and fauna often feature in my
                                                           work. I also wanted to give back to the environment

                                                           in some way so I have partnered up with Landcare
                                                           Tasmania and I donate $2 for every tree I create
                                                           and sell.  It’s a great community based organisation
                                                           helping protect our natural environment.












































                                                                                                                          What I have learned in my 12 years of being a
                                                                                                                          textile artist is you have to practise lots. The more     Thank you for spending a little time with me. For
                                                                                                                          I learn the less I realise I know. I will never stop      more information about my project and my work
                                                                                                                          learning.   Try everything, get out of your comfort       go to www.thetextileartist.com

                                                                                                                          zone, then pick the thing you really like, and you        My contact details are cindy@thetextileartist.com
                                                                                                                          guessed it practise some more. Do what you love
                                                                                                                          and enjoy.                                               Cindy
                                                                                                                          I also have a range of fabrics available online
                                                                                                                          featuring Australian animals and birds. If you are
                                                                                                                          interested in classes or for me to hold a work shop                 xx
                                                                                                                          please feel free to contact me via email or my
                                                                                                                          website.
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