Robin F Pool Textile Art
Vintage Crochet Mending and Fiber Reclamation
Robin Faber Pool
robin@poolmx.com
Instagram and YouTube: @robinfpoolfiberart
Location
Born in Santa Cruz, CA 1972
Lives and works in Philadelphia, PA
Education
Princeton University, Princeton NJ
B.A. Art History 1993
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Grace May Tilton Prize for Best Senior Thesis on Women in the Arts in America
Writing commendation from Joyce Carol Oates
Skills
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45 years Fiber Arts experience: crochet, knitting, hand sewing, embroidery
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Mixed media collage, polymer clay sculpting, beadwork
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Restoring vintage sewing machines (1900 to 1950)
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35 years of experience in education – group and one-on-one
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Non-Fiction writing and editing including articles, webcopy, and art analysis
Experience
Robin F. Pool Fiber Art
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Creative Visible Mending – Repair and mend high-quality vintage items with vintage crocheted patches made of 100% thrifted or reused materials
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Bespoke Items and Commissions – mend clothing for clients according to specifications and budget
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One-of-a-Kind Crocheted Patches – Create and sell intricate lacy mending patches using original, inspired patterns
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Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration and Repair – Source, clean, and rehabilitate vintage metal-bodied treadle and electric sewing machines, mostly pre-1950
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Education and Tutoring – Group project-based classes and one-on-one instruction
Robin F. Pool Editing and Writing
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Writing and Editing Services – Full-service web-based and print non-fiction projects
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Line and Copy Editing – Proper grammar / punctuation, improved clarity and flow
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Developmental Editing – Sharper message, reader interest, and increased impact
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Content Coaching – Clarifying authors’ ideas and refine their argument
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Website and Document Design – Layouts and formatting to support publication
LinkedIn Writing and Editing: Robin F. Pool
Shows and Markets
"Hearts for the Arts"at Artisans & Agency Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA, Feb 2026
Southwest Fiber Alliance Show, Durango, CO, Spring 2025
Solo Sale at Ethos, Los Gatos, CA, Dec 2025
Cold Storage Art Collective Market, Durango, CO, Dec 2024
Portland Church of Christ Women's Day Market, Portland, OR, Summer 2020
Press
Inspirations Magazine newsletter – Creative visible mending
Associations
Member, Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, Philadelphia, PA
Expert, National Association of Independent Writers and Editors