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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.