Samish Tribe holds first weaving retreat to unite tribal citizens

Samish Tribe holds first weaving retreat to unite tribal citizens

On a clear Saturday at the Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center near Bow, Skagit County, Isabel Fernando wrapped rows of wool on a wooden loom, mapping out the design of her tunic. Using a twine stitch, she twisted colors of red and black — representing health and strength — into a herringbone pattern. The room radiated the gentle warmth of the sun outside the window, and reverberated ...