Today we’d like to introduce you to Sedona Rigsby

Hi Sedona, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.

I’m a weaver, but three years ago, weaving wasn’t even on my radar. I picked up a simple craft loom out of curiosity, and everything changed.
My new fascination with weaving fell perfectly in line with my childhood fascination with sewing. Now, I create clothes with cloth that I’ve made on my myriad of looms. My practice has expanded to collaborations with magazines, yarn producers, and weaving projects in other countries.
Weaving has completely changed how I view the world. I’m obsessed with the idea of transforming something as humble as a cotton plant or alpaca fleece into cloth. That cloth can then be worn, loved, and cherished as both beautiful and functional, and is deeply connected to the earth and elements. My work is dedicated to reshaping how we perceive fabric, reminding us of its sacred origins.
From the moment I started, I knew I could weave for the rest of my life.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?

Embracing process over perfection has been one of the biggest challenges on this journey. Weaving is a relatively new pursuit for me, and learning an entire trade in just a few years has required patience and persistence. Experimentation is constant, and often I’m days into weaving a piece before I can truly see how it’s coming together.
And it’s essential for me to think of everything as an experiment in order to move past perfectionism paralysis.
I’m deeply committed to working with the best fibers and materials, but that commitment comes with its own pressures. When a project doesn’t go as planned, it’s not just hours of work at stake; it’s also the cost of those high-quality materials, and the labor and resources behind them. Unlike some crafts, mistakes in weaving are not easily undone, so each decision carries weight.
Ultimately, the slow and intentional nature of weaving is what makes it beautiful. It’s both a practice and a lesson in mindfulness.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

I’m a craftswoman, not an artist or fashion designer. While I create both clothing and wall art, my focus is on making practical, beautiful textiles that serve a purpose.
My approach is deeply influenced by my background in design, which shapes my philosophy: practical and beautifully simple. My garments are not art pieces; they are functional, wearable items. And I love to include subtle, thoughtful details that showcase the handwoven nature, like using the selvage edge of the fabric as the hem, a touch that would never happen in commercially made cloth.
For me, weaving is more than a skill; it’s a connection to something ancient and deeply human. Craft is sacred. My work carries this tradition forward, inviting others to see textiles as both purposeful and precious.

What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is to trust my intuition, in weaving and in life. When something feels truly aligned, it doesn’t feel like a decision; it feels like a natural next step. Cultivating that inner sense takes practice and trust, but it’s essential for living my life.
I’m still early in my weaving journey, and I hope to have many more years ahead of me. With every project I take off the loom, I feel a deeper sense of satisfaction, like I’m moving closer to realizing my vision.
Calling myself a weaver, even as someone relatively new to the craft, is a source of pride. It connects me to an ancient and deeply human act of creation. There’s something profoundly fulfilling about embracing that identity and contributing to a tradition that celebrates beauty, purpose, and connection. I feel privileged to have this practice and learn from its lessons.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sedonarigsby.com/textile-portfolio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.rigs/