Autumn 2015

This issue has been devoted to the environment. With floods, fires and droughts plaguing the landscape worldwide, The Silkworm takes a look at environmentally friendly subjects.

First Susan Quateman looks at rock quarries in Massachusetts. Rock Quarries, apparently have the ability to come back to life. She collaborates with a photographer to document various aspects of the Quarries of Cape Ann.

Native Australian, Dianne Hoft, writes about her love of the land and life off of the beaten pathways.

Barbara Quaney looks for ways to create colors on clothe with dyes that cause less stress on the environment.