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10/08/2026

Just out, Threads of Transformation: Diné Weaving Across Genders “This thematic exhibition brings together nine q***r and non-binary Diné weavers across three generations, each of whom navigates, honors, and expands Navajo weaving traditions through their own distinct artistic practices.”- Begay, Brown, and Feuer


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10/08/2026

Just out, Threads of Transformation: Diné Weaving Across Genders “This thematic exhibition brings together nine q***r and non-binary Diné weavers across three generations, each of whom navigates, honors, and expands Navajo weaving traditions through their own distinct artistic practices.”- Begay, Brown, and Feuer

The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Home Who We Are Visit Exhibitions Collections Publications In Motion Teaching and Learning Support Threads of Transformation: Diné Weaving Across Genders February 13–June 6, 2027 Marlowe Katoney, Axis Radius #5: Pareidolia...

09/28/2026

Fish back high back trousers, it is often the most confusing thing from modern pattern drafters to understand and most try to eliminate it altogether, thus eliminating its purpose and these older trousers patterns. Most of the drafts of the time require fitting in the seat and the front and back fork from the initial draft so there is surplus material in this whole area that is confusing for most not familiar with it. Especially if you get horseshoe Falls or diaper butt. One thing to keep in mind is to remember, that these pattern drafts were practically for athletes with well developed backsides who rode horses daily. The extra fabric from the pattern with naturally become inlays for adjustment

09/23/2026

A 1910 reprint of an older 1880s cutting manual of a 1840s style known for being form fitted to the seat
and hips. The Tailor and Cutter Academy System of Cutting. It had so many printing errors I doubt
anyone has used this recently. This should be interesting as this style lived on in Sailors trousers and
Dandyism know for fitting to the body at standing and emphasizing the figure at rest and motion. The question is how men emphasize their bodies to protect masculine traits into 18th century and much like now instead of showing skin. It was more about emphasizing natural form.

09/22/2026

I'm still looking for two alternates students for this effort.

San Juan College’s Hózhó project brings Navajo rug weaving, mentorship and Indigenous arts together through a nine-month apprenticeship.

09/17/2026

Heres a good effort to support, I couldn't reconcile creating a fiber shed on the Navajo Nation but there is hope for mid scale fiber mills to start and succeed. This effort is Built from the knowledge of Rainbow fiber and several Elders with generations of knowledge. Take a look and see if the plan fits your support for the 2026 year.

Shimá's Rainbow Fibers is launching a startup wool mill in downtown Gallu… Mary Walker needs your support for Support Shimá's Rainbow Fibers Wool Mill Startup

09/10/2026

Zefren-M in conjunction with San Juan College this fall to spring is sponsoring two Native American weavers familiar with or born into upright weaving traditions to supplement their artistic careers by joining a new Weaving co-hort. Weavers will learn to adapt traditional techniques to world contemporary fiber nuances. The co-hort will include practical experiences of Myself Zefren-M along artists from multiple disciplines speaking of multiple generations of history and stories. Weavers will also learn to journal the experiences for improvement of knowledge base sharing and learn how to handle social presentations, art markets, ethics and online presences. Finding your place in the world theatre of art will be one of the goals. Expand your practice, learn to share your experiences and add to your life goals by writing a short letter of interest and submitting a PDF with a short introduction of your experience and practice to [email protected].
CO hort requires two full day sessions a month @ San Juan college (Farmington NM) with self motivation to use the provided facilities as much as possible to complete the co-hort, make one submission for a exhibitions completed with in the co-hort time frame and at least host one public roundtable. Questions can be submitted to my DMs.

09/01/2026

Zefren-m denim walking skirt 2.0 addressing some of the comments I received from my clients on how the skirt wear. Some asked for more flattering silhouette after a meal a particular concern for some of my athletic clients. So the pattern was altered in the front for a receding waist and additional ease all around the hips. This is the first skirt created out of end of bolt 10 ounce Ralph Lauren denim. Which is why I needed the industrial singer machine.