Local artist Annie practices textile arts, using materials found on the lands of Naarm. Her latest creative project PillowTalk, is supported by City of Yarra Arts, and is all about caring about pillows:

1. while they're good, keeping them good - sustainable pillow advice

2. when they're done, using eco-dyeing and natural pigment inks to transform the outer fabric.

Annie's stall at the Alphington Show (coming up on Saturday 25 March) will provide you with practical advice on pillows and pillow stuffing. She'll be demonstrating dyeing techniques and inviting passers by to join in the process. She’ll also have zines about the world of pillows, stitched mini pillow cases … and more.

If you are interested in this project that is about recycling and repurposing in a creative way, and would like more information and/or would like to experiment with eco-dyeing yourself, sign up for Annie's PillowTalk workshop at ACC on 13th May!

Annie has already upcycled cotton fabric from over 100 pillows found on nature strips round the burbs - that’s pretty great right?