Little Cliff

As some of you know, my mending journey is continuing in a new direction: I will be pursuing a MA in Fashion and Textile studies specializing in textile conservation! I learned about the program about a year ago from ‘s podcast where she interviewed Conservator and FIT grad . I didn’t know a graduate degree existed for my developing practice. Their conversation changed everything for me.

A year later, I have made some great friends in the conservation world, completed a chemistry class, and left my job as a fashion designer. I am now in the process of packing up my studio space and preparing it for its’ next owner, a friend and fellow craft enthusiast! I have accumulated a LOT of textiles, notions, scraps, clothing, craft supplies and furniture over the years, and would love if the items I can’t take to NYC go to loving homes in STL. Please join me this Sunday to shop, catch up, and close out this wonderful chapter.

Hope to see you Sunday! 💙 Alexis

Greetings from retirement 👋🏻 I had the pleasure of taking 6 week hand quilting class and wow was it the perfect way to start the next chapter of Little Cliff. I loved learning new ways to approach my medium with the guidance of 6 incredible artists!

The most helpful thing I learned from all 6 classes is what I don’t like: precision, repitition, and clean edges. Practicing these skills more clearly defined what I do like, and also proved I could find moments of affinity even in challenging techniques: flipping a patched piece over to reveal its raw edges and hand stitches, breaking up the monotony of block building by inserting a new texture or color. Pure joy!

The last 6 weeks have felt like a deep stretch that loosened my muscle memory and expanded my creative reach. Thank you all!!

1. Contemporary patchwork with
2. Naturalistic quilting with
3. Curved pricing with
4. Applique with
5. Manx patchwork with
6. Kkekki with

Cover photo of my first patchwork stitched to my hoodie by 💚

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for our Crochet Rag Rug Workshop studio 🧶

Make your own rug, trivets or coasters while sipping tea in creative community ☕️

Here are some photos of past crocheted rag projects using naturally dyed and vintage fabric scraps to get your inspiration flowing!

Save your spot at the link in bio ✨🌱✨