Cassandra Tondro
@cassandratondro.bsky.social
Art made from natural and upcycled materials.
Birthday hike at Harmon Canyon, before the rain. Beautiful day there, and lots of wildflowers blooming already.
February 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Birthday hike at Harmon Canyon, before the rain. Beautiful day there, and lots of wildflowers blooming already.
Art of the Day. Cheerio Valentine's Day.
February 15, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Art of the Day. Cheerio Valentine's Day.
Art of the Day. Feeling confused, uncertain.
February 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Art of the Day. Feeling confused, uncertain.
Art of the Day. Anxiety. Need grounding.
February 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Art of the Day. Anxiety. Need grounding.
Art of the Day. Rock Paper Scissors.
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Art of the Day. Rock Paper Scissors.
New found poetry pieces and a young collector in today's newsletter.
My Friend Lydia and Found Poetry
Western Redbud tree beginning to bloom in my backyard. Hi Friends, Shout out to Lydia in the UK! Her class is studying my work this term and . . . wait! Someone is studying my
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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
New found poetry pieces and a young collector in today's newsletter.
Art of the Day. Wallowing in self-pity and despair. Send chocolate.
February 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Art of the Day. Wallowing in self-pity and despair. Send chocolate.
Art of the Day. Purple people eater crazy day.
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Art of the Day. Purple people eater crazy day.
Art of the Day. Calm amidst the storm.
February 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Art of the Day. Calm amidst the storm.
Art of the Day. Feeling silly.
February 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Art of the Day. Feeling silly.
Art of the Day. Feeling insignificant.
February 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Art of the Day. Feeling insignificant.
Collapse weave process in today's newsletter.
Collapse Weave
Early blooming Crocosmia in my backyard. Hi Friends, I've been working on some collapse weave handwoven scarves, trying to perfect the technique of using alternating cotton and wool in the warp. When ...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Collapse weave process in today's newsletter.
Dyeing some skeins of Henry's Attic Montana merino wool for collapse weave scarves. The skeins look like a tangled mess now, but once they're dry they straighten out pretty easily. I love the way this yarn takes the dye!
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Dyeing some skeins of Henry's Attic Montana merino wool for collapse weave scarves. The skeins look like a tangled mess now, but once they're dry they straighten out pretty easily. I love the way this yarn takes the dye!
Here's how the wool and cotton collapse weave scarf looks after washing it in hot water and throwing it in the dryer. It started out as a 120" long warp and ended up as a 64" scarf. That's a lot of shrinkage!
January 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Here's how the wool and cotton collapse weave scarf looks after washing it in hot water and throwing it in the dryer. It started out as a 120" long warp and ended up as a 64" scarf. That's a lot of shrinkage!
I have about 15 different projects going on at the same time in my studio, mostly because I can't seem to contain myself. Leaf prints, rust dyeing, collage, yarn dyeing, weaving. Definitely no time to be bored.
January 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I have about 15 different projects going on at the same time in my studio, mostly because I can't seem to contain myself. Leaf prints, rust dyeing, collage, yarn dyeing, weaving. Definitely no time to be bored.
Working on some collapse weave scarves. The warp is black merino wool and purple cotton, and the weft is a blue cotton/modal blend. When I wash the scarf in hot water, the wool will shrink and felt giving a textured effect. The weft is woven loosely to accomodate the shrinkage.
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Working on some collapse weave scarves. The warp is black merino wool and purple cotton, and the weft is a blue cotton/modal blend. When I wash the scarf in hot water, the wool will shrink and felt giving a textured effect. The weft is woven loosely to accomodate the shrinkage.
Commission installation pic and leaf prints on fabric in today's newsletter.
Commission Update and Leaf Prints
Birds of Paradise in the late afternoon sun, soft focus. Hi Friends, I finally got to see a picture of the rust and leaf print commission piece I made for the spa in Kansas City,
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January 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Commission installation pic and leaf prints on fabric in today's newsletter.
Wow, wow, wow! I finally get to see a picture of the commission piece I created for Kla Sanctuary and Selah Lounge in Kansas City. It look amazing there!
Selah Lounge: More Than a Cup of Matcha—There's Artistry Everywhere - IN Kansas City Magazine
Selah, meaning “Sacred Pause,” is an apropos name for this intimate tea lounge conceived by co-owners Matthew Matsch and Kathryn McCormick as a cozy respite with a grounding, artisanal atmosphere. It ...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Wow, wow, wow! I finally get to see a picture of the commission piece I created for Kla Sanctuary and Selah Lounge in Kansas City. It look amazing there!
Cleaning out the studio and gifting cards to anyone who can use them. More info in today's newsletter.
Delusions of Grandeur
Society Garlic after the rain. Happy New Year, Friends! I like to clean out the studio to start the new year fresh, and I came across boxes of leaf print greeting cards -- some signed
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December 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Cleaning out the studio and gifting cards to anyone who can use them. More info in today's newsletter.
I'm coming to LA next Wednesday, December 10th, to show my handwoven scarves and table runners at The Ebell of Los Angeles Artisan Boutique. 10am-3pm. See you there!
Last Show This Year in LA
Cleopatra and Penelope investigating my Farmer's Market finds. Hi Friends, I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! It was warm and sunny here -- warm enough that we were able to take our sandwiches and
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December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'm coming to LA next Wednesday, December 10th, to show my handwoven scarves and table runners at The Ebell of Los Angeles Artisan Boutique. 10am-3pm. See you there!
Save the date for the upcoming Artisan Boutique at The Ebell of Los Angeles on December 10th! And more in today's newsletter.
Save the Date!
Seed pods on the Japanese Pagoda tree in the rain. Hi Friends, I've spent the past couple of weeks getting ready for two holiday arts and crafts shows, the first of which was last Sunday
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November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Save the date for the upcoming Artisan Boutique at The Ebell of Los Angeles on December 10th! And more in today's newsletter.
Save the date! I'll be showing my handwoven scarves and table runners at The Ebell of Los Angeles Artisan Boutique on Wednesday, December 10th. I look forward to seeing you there!
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Save the date! I'll be showing my handwoven scarves and table runners at The Ebell of Los Angeles Artisan Boutique on Wednesday, December 10th. I look forward to seeing you there!
Who remembers cooties from elementary school? Read more about them in today's newsletter. What childhood fables do you remember?
Pink + Green = Cooties?
Late season sunflower volunteer under the birdfeeders. Hi Friends, Does anyone else remember this from elementary school? If you wore pink and green together on a certain day of the week, I think it w...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Who remembers cooties from elementary school? Read more about them in today's newsletter. What childhood fables do you remember?
Overdyeing with tea in today's newsletter.
Spontaneity and Tea Dye
Birds of Paradise at sunset. Hi Friends, A few weeks ago I showed you five white linen scarves that I had scrunch dyed, and that turned out a little brighter than I was expecting. I
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October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Overdyeing with tea in today's newsletter.