Made Wherever I Am
Jess Steinfelds, a coast-loving Australian in Northern California, crafts vibrant textiles inspired by Australia's colors, merging knitting and weaving.
Edition Two Feature (March 2021)
Words by: Jess Steinfelds
Location: Northern California, USA
Photo Credits: ©Jess Steinfelds @itisstillabeautifulworld
I’m a coast-loving Australian living in the mountains of Northern California, USA, with my husband and two dogs. I make cheerfully colourful textiles that bring the bright colours and casual coastal style of my homeland to Wild West and mountain classics. I make and design everything myself, first knitting the pieces on a small knitting machine, then seaming them by hand and finally using a long needle to weave in the tartan and triangle designs. It’s a unique combination of knitting and weaving.
