Sweetgrass & Ribbons

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Sweetgrass & Ribbons Ojibway Mi'kmaw seamstress. Located in Coutts Alberta. Ribbon skirts sewn with intention, story, and respect.

Spirit name: ma’istóó sóó’a’tsis (Crowtail Feathers) ❤️

Well, I loved my customer's colour choices so much that I just had to make one for myself! 😂💚🍓🐻Introducing my Green Hear...
10/15/2026

Well, I loved my customer's colour choices so much that I just had to make one for myself! 😂💚🍓🐻

Introducing my Green Heartberry & Bear Medicine Ribbon Skirt! 💚

I absolutely LOVE how the green ombré ribbons flow together, and those red strawberries just POP against the black! I'm such a sucker for beautiful colour combinations, and this one definitely won me over!

A little update on my Heartberry & Bear Medicine skirts. I've had to stop taking orders for the pink version because I can no longer get the bear ribbon. But don't worry, if you've already placed an order with me, you're good! I have enough ribbon to finish all my current custom orders, and that's exactly what I'll be working on again today! 🥰

I still have bear ribbon available in green, blue, lavender and purple, so there are still some beautiful colour combinations to play with!

And before anyone asks, this particular skirt is NOT FOR SALE! 😂 This one's staying with me and the 2nd is off to the States!

Sometimes when you're creating for everyone else, you see something you love so much that you just have to make one for yourself too! Haha!

Just wanted to share this beauty with you all! 💚🍓🐻

10/06/2026

❤️ OCTOBER SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY! ❤️

September was such a busy month for me, and unfortunately I wasn’t able to do my subscriber giveaway. So for October, I wanted to make this month’s giveaway a little extra special. ❤️

On October 17th at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, I will draw the name of ONE of my subscribers to receive a...

🎉 FREE RIBBON SKIRT! 🎉

This will be a Mystery Simplicity Ribbon Skirt, handmade by me especially for the winner.

If your name is drawn, all you need to do is send me your waist and desired skirt length measurements. The colours, ribbons and design will be left completely up to me, so the finished skirt will be a surprise. ❤️

And you don’t have to keep it for yourself!

If you’d rather gift your ribbon skirt to your daughter, mother, sister, auntie, friend or someone special in your life, you absolutely can. Just send me their measurements instead.

Already a subscriber? You’re automatically entered.

And for all of my wonderful followers and supporters who have thought about subscribing, my subscriber giveaways are one of the little ways I give back to those who choose to support my work each month.

✨ October 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Mountain Time
❤️ October’s Subscriber Giveaway: A FREE Ribbon Skirt

All you need to do is be an active subscriber at the time of the draw.

I think this is a pretty good way to make up for missing September. 😉❤️

Good luck everyone! I’m excited to see whose name I draw and what I end up creating for them. 🪶

Currently taking custom orders for this design! Contact me for more information. ❤️Heart Berry & Bear Medicine Ribbon Sk...
10/03/2026

Currently taking custom orders for this design!

Contact me for more information. ❤️

Heart Berry & Bear Medicine Ribbon Skirt 🐻🍓

She is finished and available!!

This skirt brings together two medicines that carry beautiful teachings: the heart berry and the bear.

In Anishinaabe teachings, the strawberry is often called the heart berry because of its shape and the teachings it carries around love, connection, family and our relationships with one another. Like the runners of a strawberry plant that reach outward and create new growth, we are reminded that we are connected and that the love and care we give can continue outward through our families and communities.

Bear medicine carries teachings of strength, courage, protection and healing. The bear also reminds us of the importance of medicines, knowing when to rest, when to heal and when to stand strong.

I wanted this skirt to bring those teachings together: a strong heart and the strength to protect it. ❤️
I created the strawberries using a beautiful tiny dotted red fabric that gives them texture and really makes them pop against the black. Each piece of the strawberry appliqué was cut from fabric, layered and carefully sewn into place.

The ribbon work moves from deep red through beautiful shades of pink, with the thread matched to each ribbon so the stitching blends into the colour.

The floral bear ribbon along the bottom brings the entire story together.
🍓 32" length
🍓 Fits approximately XS–L
🍓 Waistband stretches up to approximately 36"
🍓 Pockets
🍓 Fabric appliqué, individually cut and sewn
🍓 Colour-matched thread throughout the ribbon work
🍓 Available
There is something about this one that feels both soft and powerful.
Heart berry medicine above. Bear medicine below. Love, healing and protection carried together. 🍓🐻❤️
For price and shipping information, please contact me.

You can message me through here on Facebook or email me at:
[email protected]
🌎 I ship internationally.
PayPal accepted.

Sometimes a skirt begins with what has filled your heart. 🩷🍓🐻I've been a little quiet here lately, but I'm finally back ...
10/02/2026

Sometimes a skirt begins with what has filled your heart. 🩷🍓🐻
I've been a little quiet here lately, but I'm finally back home and ready to get back to my sewing table.

I returned from an incredible trip to Ontario with my heart full from time spent with my family, making memories and reconnecting with the people I love. Almost immediately after coming home, I was asked to take on a short contract as a scribe with the Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre.

For two days, I had the privilege of sitting, listening and working alongside Chiefs, board members and First Nations leaders from Treaties 6, 7 and 8. I listened to important conversations around First Nations research, data sovereignty, governance and the responsibility of protecting and carrying our own knowledge.

September 30 was especially powerful.

We gathered on Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and prayer was an important part of our time together. Sitting in that room, listening to our leaders, hearing the prayers and reflecting on everything that day carries stayed with me long after the meetings ended.

So this afternoon, I want to create. 🩷
I pulled out these beautiful shades of pink, laid them beside this floral bear ribbon, and immediately knew where I wanted this next skirt to go.

🍓 Heartberry and Bear Medicine 🐻
Black fabric. A beautiful pink ombré. Floral bear ribbon. And above the ribbons, I'm going to appliqué strawberries with bright green leaves and little strawberry blossoms trailing gently down into the colour.

The Heartberry carries teachings of the heart, love, connection and relationships in some nations. Bringing that together with the bear feels especially meaningful to me right now.

After being surrounded by family in Ontario, and then coming home and spending two days listening, observing and learning from First Nations leadership, this is simply what my hands and my heart want to make next.

That's one of the things I love most about creating these skirts.
The story doesn't always begin when I cut the fabric.
Sometimes the story has already been happening. ❤️

I can't wait to see this one come together and share the finished skirt with you.

She will be available when completed and will fit approximately XS–L.

Now it's time to appliqué. 🩷🍓🐻

Well, I’m home. ❤️Ten days went by way too fast, but I packed a whole lot of living into them.I got to spend time with m...
09/26/2026

Well, I’m home. ❤️

Ten days went by way too fast, but I packed a whole lot of living into them.

I got to spend time with my mom and stepdad, my brothers, my sons and grandsons, my aunts and uncles. We had a couple of big old fish fries, a beautiful meal together, bonfires, time at the beach and lots and lots of laughs.

My son set up a projector one night and we had our own little dance party to all the old songs. 😂 It reminded me of the old MuchMusic dance parties. We danced, laughed and had an absolute blast. I also got out for a four-wheeler ride with my son, which I loved.

Just good, simple family time.

I also forgot how beautiful Northern Ontario is this time of year. The leaves were starting to change and everywhere I looked there were reds, oranges, yellows and golds. 🍂 Living in Coutts, Alberta, I don’t get to see fall like that anymore, so I really appreciated it. I found myself just looking at the trees and taking it all in.

I think I needed these ten days more than I realized.

I didn’t sew while I was away. I just spent time with my family, made some memories and gave myself a little break.

And now I’m home feeling refreshed and, most importantly, inspired again.

I already have a couple of new designs in mind that I’ll be working on and sharing over the next week or so. I’m actually really excited to see them come together.

Thank you to everyone who waited for me and was patient while I took this time away. I appreciate it more than you know. ❤️

It feels good to be home.

And I think I brought a little bit of Northern Ontario inspiration back to Alberta with me. 🍂🪡

Here are a few pics of where my son took me for our little four wheeler ride!
This area is called Sandy Falls and is located around Sturgeon Falls Ontario!

Sold!! Off to British Columbia!!The Ones Who Walk Together 🐺🌲I absolutely love how this one came together. ❤️When I foun...
09/13/2026

Sold!! Off to British Columbia!!

The Ones Who Walk Together 🐺🌲

I absolutely love how this one came together. ❤️

When I found this beautiful watercolour wolf panel, I knew I wanted to pull the colours right out of the forest. The deep greens, soft greys, golds and browns all came from the trees, rocks and wolves in the scene. I finished it with copper rickrack around the panel and along the bottom, and I think that little bit of copper just brought everything together!

Wolves have always fascinated me because of the way they live. They form strong bonds, care for their young and rely on their pack. There is something beautiful about knowing you don't have to walk through this life alone.

The wolf also carries the Grandfather Teaching of Humility. A reminder that although we each have our own strength and our own place in this world, we are also part of something much bigger than ourselves. Our families, our communities, the land and all of Creation.

And I think that's what I love most about these two wolves. They're simply standing there together, surrounded by the forest.

The Ones Who Walk Together 🐺 Details:
32 inches long
Fits approximately Medium to 2XL
Has pockets
Copper rickrack detailing

Available now
International shipping available
PayPal accepted

For pricing and shipping information, send me a message here through my page or email me at [email protected].

09/13/2026

A little note before I head home. ❤️

From September 15th to 25th, I’ll be back home in Ontario visiting my family. It will be my first time home since my dad passed away last August, so I’m giving myself these 10 days to be present with family and take a little creative break.

The sewing machine will be quiet, but Sweetgrass & Ribbons won’t be. ❤️ I’ll still be accepting orders and checking Messenger and email. If I don’t respond right away, thank you for your patience. I promise I’ll get back to you.

Then it’s back home, back to my sewing machine, and back to creating with my whole heart. 🧵❤️

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09/12/2026

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Sold!! Off to Saskatchewan!🐻 BEAR PAW - SECOND EDITION 🐻The second edition of my Bear Paw ribbon skirt is finished, and ...
09/11/2026

Sold!! Off to Saskatchewan!

🐻 BEAR PAW - SECOND EDITION 🐻

The second edition of my Bear Paw ribbon skirt is finished, and these colours are gorgeous together.
For this one, I went deeper with the colours. Purple moves into burgundy, red and just a touch of pink, pulling out all those beautiful little flowers woven into the bear ribbon.
The bear paw was appliquéd and completely sewn down in red thread, and I used coordinating thread throughout the ribbons. I love those little details because they really finish a skirt.

For me, the bear carries that reminder of courage, strength and knowing when to stand your ground. And there is definitely something strong about this skirt. 🐻❤️

It is such a classic ribbon skirt. Black, rich colours, beautiful movement and just enough detail without taking away from the ribbons.

33" long
Medium–2XL
Pockets
She is available and ready to go.

For pricing or shipping, send me a message here through my page or email [email protected].
I ship internationally and accept PayPal.
Only one available.

Now, I am off to send out a few skirts and work on my quilt! I will also answer emails and messages!! Thank you for your patience!

A little sneak peek at today’s skirt… 🐻💜I’ve been wanting to use this beautiful purple floral bear ribbon, and I think I...
09/11/2026

A little sneak peek at today’s skirt… 🐻💜

I’ve been wanting to use this beautiful purple floral bear ribbon, and I think I found the perfect combination for it.
Purples flowing into pinks, magentas and deep reds, all against black. These colours are SO rich together. 😍

I’m going to add a bear paw appliqué above the ribbons in the corner, similar to the bear paw skirt I made the other day, but this one definitely has its own look.

And yes, this one will be available. 🐻

If you already know this one is calling you, message me through my page to claim it before I finish and post the final reveal.

Now back to sewing. 🧵💜

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