Dear Readers,
The start of a new year is often cause for reflection. What can we learn from the year gone by? What would we like to do differently? Are we wiping the slate clean or holding on to the past?
This issue of UPPERCASE marks four years of our quarterly magazine. With sixteen issues in my own archive of experience, there is much to learn—from appreciating both the successes and the missteps. Moving forward is a balance of staying true to one’s past while embracing the challenges of change.
Astute readers may notice a significant difference in this issue. The interior paper has been upgraded to a 100% post-consumer stock. Though costly, having an environmentally responsible paper is in line with the founding principles of the magazine. Now, with a print run 10 times that of the launch issue, each issue requires considerable resources. By switching papers, we save the equivalent of 92 trees per issue!
The content themes in this edition of UPPERCASE are about looking back—and staying in. Techniques, traditions and styles of other centuries and other histories influence in fresh ways. The tintype is revitalized, embroidered samplers speak volumes, old factories, warehouses and hospitals foster new creative communities. Old-fashioned hard work is celebrated with stylish nods to workwear and peasant garb; the straw broom is an emblem of honouring tradition. With knitting, knotting and needlework, we stay busy and cozy in our home sweet homes.
CONTENTS
SNIPPETS
Abecedary
Stitching and Thread
Compiled by
Amy Barickman
Blog Beautiful
13Threads
by Hazel L. Terry
Beginnings
Quilter Luke Haynes
by Adrienne Breaux
Creature
Bird Nests
by Glen Dresser
photo by Sharon Beals
FINE PRINT
Library
Nesting
by Nikki Sheppy
Ephemera
Vintage Etiquette for Now
by Scott Linder
Snapshot
The Tintype Revivalists
by Carolyn Fraser
photos by Niniane Kelley,
Robert Go and Craig Tuffin
Business
Building Community
When You Work Solo
by Rena Tom
Lesson
Life Refocused
by Meghan Davidson
ART & DESIGN
Type
Sideshow Sign Company
by Jennifer Kennard
photos by Gregg Roth,
Hollis Bennett
and Luke Stockdale
Illustration
Kind Soles
by Julia Rothman
Julia Rothman
by Mignon Khargie
Collection
Do Not Disturb Tags
by Caroline Buijs
Sketchbook
Koti
Illustrated by
Emmi Jormalainen
Design
Aaron Draplin
by Brendan Harrison
PLACES/SPACES
Studio
Konstepidemin
by Nana Håkansson
photos by Camilla Engman
Places
Wychwood Barns
by Christina Crook
photos by Janine Vangool
Creative Careers
Makalé Faber-Cullen
interview by Janine Vangool
photos by Alice Gao
Field Trip
The Old American
Can Factory
photos by Alice Gao
Talent
Abi-Haus:
Delectable Lettering
by Amanda Spielman
photos by Wade Griffith
and Nil Santana
Curiosity
Home Free
by Heather Setka
photos by Kerianne Sproule
History
Roma
by Holly Hutchinson
Scrapbook
Gramps
by Amy Jean Rowan
CRAFT
Textiles
Rosemary Milner
text and photos
by Jas Chi Ying Tang
Stitch
Samplers
by Holly Hutchinson
Material
The Maine Thread Company
text and photos
by Martin Connelly
Guide
A Random Compendium
of Knitting and Knotting
Cover Artist
Debbie Smyth
W.I.P.S.
Deanne Fitzpatrick
by Vinciane de Pape
STYLE
Wardrobe
Pleasantly Peasant
Illustrated by Kelly Lasserre
Accessory
Brooms
by Brendan Harrison
Stylist
There’s No Place
Like Home
by A.B. Chao
photos by Victoria Smith
Frugal & Fancy
Sonya Darrow
by Linzee Kull McCray
photos by
Heather Atkinson
Fashion
Old Town Clothing
by Jas Chi Ying Tang
Kitchen
Beginnings
story and photos
by Tara O’Brady
Recipe
Maple Olive Oil
Banana Bread
by Tara O’Brady
Hobby
Full Steam Ahead
by Correy Baldwin
MISC.
Peeps
Subscriber Profiles
Covet
Home Is
by Andrea Jenkins
