About Me

I’m Julia Masci, a textile artist shaped by generations of strong women who blended function, beauty, and a respect for the natural world into their craft. My own path has been anything but traditional, I left high school early and faced more than my share of challenges, yet I always found my way back to making things with my hands. Craft became my anchor, my creative outlet, and eventually my livelihood.

What began with selling handmade pieces in small shops around Guelph, on eBay (remember when that was mostly handmade stuff?! ) and at small farmers markets, grew into Julia Masci Textiles, a business rooted in sustainable practices and a deep respect for the land. For over 20 years, I’ve been exploring the possibilities of cloth, experimenting, learning, and eventually specializing in natural dyes and eco-printing.

Craft also gave me the gift of being at home while raising my three children. From our kitchen table to my home studio in Guelph, (ever grateful for basements in rented homes) I built a business that could grow alongside my family. Surrounded by kids, pets, leaves, and fabric, I found ways to weave resilience and creativity into both my work and my parenting.

Today, I share my work through finished pieces, dye supplies, and workshops that invite others to slow down, notice the beauty of their surroundings, and rethink the textiles we live with every day. 

Craft is and has been woven through every aspect of my life, how ever this space changes over the years one thing will remain the same, the art of making.  

Cheers, for joining me here. 

xo JULIA