Australian Homespun

Selvedge

As Justice McNeil Sumser and her husband Ray hike up mountain peaks in California and drive through canyons in Colorado, her creative mind is ticking away, drawing up patterns and pulling together colour palettes, turning the stunning landscapes before her into fresh and modern clothing designs.

From long bike rides to relaxing beach days, her

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