Lost and Found Fibers
by Trish Limbaugh
by Trish Limbaugh
"Caring for heels and souls"
We all have moments in our lives that don’t require a photograph or a note to remember - sharing my socks is one of them.
We all have moments in our lives that don’t require a photograph or a note to remember - sharing my socks is one of them.
Lost and Found Fibers, as a non-profit corporation, has as its primary purpose
the creation of functional, fiber based items
for community members
who may be experiencing emotional or personal distress.
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- 2022
- Still Here!
- But, just like everyone else, Adjusting post (I wish) Covid life. I am still cranking and giving, but it is more spontaneous and one-on-one. If you know of someone in need, drop me a note.
- 2021
Almost done!
It doesn't matter what season it is because wool socks can be worn year round. Wool breathes in the summer wicking away moisture and warm in the winter. The perfect fiber for socks! These socks are almost ready to be donated. After each sock is cranked, the toe is hand stitched and then the socks are washed and packaged. I crank multiple socks and then separate them to sew the toes.
2021 is here and I have neglected my website but not my socks, scarves and exploration. Covid has changed everyones situation and I felt that handing out the socks one-to-one was a better way to stay connected to my creativity and the people I create for - sometimes it was for selfish reasons - to feel less isolated.
Distancing and masks - always.
Spring is coming so there will be more dye pots and finished socks soon!
2020 -
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July, 2020
Heading out to Garden Sweet (gardensweet.com) to gather flowers to use in solar dyeing for my next batch of socks. With all that is happening in the world, creating the socks to benefit others continues to ground me. Using natural dyes helps me to connect with what is right in the world. I ended up collecting a variety of red and orange flowers (and even a few yellow). They are boiling on the stove now to release the color. After that, the wool and flower water will sit in the sun for the next week so the color can be transferred to the fiber! 
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December, 2019
Time to happily take a detour to support the Culver City Middle and High School. The school is sponsoring a winter clothing give-away, so all of the socks I had made in the previous months and ones that I am making now will be going to support that effort.
These socks were just cranked. I connect each sock with the orange yarn which is removed as I hand-stitch the toes. |
These socks have been finished by hand stitching the toes and then washing to remove any sizing that comes in the wool. All socks are made from new wool fibers that keep feet warm in the winter, cool in the summer and don't hold smells! As you can see, I like color! |
September......October and now November, 2019
When I started creating socks, it became quickly apparent that when I had a positive attitude, the socks were beautiful in design and in touch, but when I was "down" or angry they fought back . The socks not only looked "off" but they weren't comfortable when worn. When socks and scarves are gifted, only the "confident" ones are given out as that energy transfers to the new owners.
But, socks won't change the world.
When someone is in distress, meeting basic physical needs is critical, but emotional support matters as well. The goal of Lost and Found Fibers is to not only help with the basic need for warm and dry feet but to also send the message that the recipient matters.
It is natural for individuals to not notice things after they have seen them enough. Everyone knows what a sock is and does, but I want to challenge that by eliminating their function and identity, to create a body of work that focuses on line, shape, space, form, texture, color, and pattern. I want to draw in the observer to touch and wonder not only about the items, but their future use.
After being displayed, the artwork will be disassembled, washed and
gifted to shelters, schools and veterans outreach programs.
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August 2019
This batch of scarves and socks
were made for the Virginia DAR
Comte de Grasse Chapter to
distribute to Veterans. Winter
will be here before you know it
and these are made of wool and
bamboo - soft and warm!
Remember the white socks from earlier.....
August 2019
This batch of scarves and socks
were made for the Virginia DAR
Comte de Grasse Chapter to
distribute to Veterans. Winter
will be here before you know it
and these are made of wool and
bamboo - soft and warm!
Remember the white socks from earlier.....
July 2019
Even though there aren't pictures worth sharing, I have been busy cranking and building a "beta" version of a new sock machine cabinet. I need better organization! Every pair of socks cranked influences small changes in the cabinet, so it is a worthwhile but time-consuming project.
Other EXCITING news - I will be using a new yarn this fall....it is unique combination (with the help of Zeilinger Wool Company) of camel, wool, silk and nylon (for strength and durability). It is a luscious tan that will look beautiful without dye, but will also produce some muted earthy tones!
The first order of business is to develop a relationship with the yarn....
then the experimenting begins!
Even though there aren't pictures worth sharing, I have been busy cranking and building a "beta" version of a new sock machine cabinet. I need better organization! Every pair of socks cranked influences small changes in the cabinet, so it is a worthwhile but time-consuming project.
Other EXCITING news - I will be using a new yarn this fall....it is unique combination (with the help of Zeilinger Wool Company) of camel, wool, silk and nylon (for strength and durability). It is a luscious tan that will look beautiful without dye, but will also produce some muted earthy tones!
The first order of business is to develop a relationship with the yarn....
then the experimenting begins!
May, 2019
These socks are going to get a lot more
exciting in the next few weeks!
I never decide in advance how they will
look. If they are for someone in particular,
I work with their favorite colors and
shapes. If they are being made to donate,
I select colors that make me and hopefully
the recipient feel strong and proud.
(I use colored threads to indicate size. The
threads do not change color when the socks
are dyed.)
March, 2019
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I am feeling honored and proud to be a part of the West Los Angeles College and Culver City Communities. 
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February, 2019 It is my honor to send these socks to Virginia to the Comte de Grasse Chapter of the DAR to support Veterans. |
December, 2018
I am proud to supply socks and to partner with CCUSD - Culver Closet and School and
Family SupportTeams to support the Winter Wear Giveaway at the Culver City High School.
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socks! |
November, 2018
These socks are heading to Virginia.
THANK YOU! to Yorktown, VA,
DAR, Comte de Grasse Chapter,
(Daughters of the American Revolution)
for delivering them to Veterans.
More socks will be on their way next month!
October, 2018
Follow the process along as I prepare the new fibers for the next year in socks.
Follow the process along as I prepare the new fibers for the next year in socks.
August, 2018
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. After 2 weeks with family, I am back to work! The next batch of socks will be going to local disabled veterans. The event for the Culver City Middle and High School students was a success! I am excited to say that we will continue this partnership.
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July 2018
These socks are ready.....all 85 pairs of them for the
Culver City Middle and High School students!
Next time your feet are cold, consider donating a pair to someone less fortunate. Socks can be made and donated to the charity of your choice.....I want to partner with you and the organizations that matter to you.
REACH OUT TO ME to get started!
