The jean quilt is finished. I dropped it off at the auction committee office this morning. Overall, I am pleased with it but I definitely learned some things the hard way in the process.
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jean quilt
Posted by recovergirl on April 11, 2012
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/jean-quilt/
sweater skirt
I realize that it is almost time to put away my winter clothing, but before I do I have to first mention that this winter I discovered the sweater skirt. I bought a second-hand sweater skirt similar to #5 pictured above. I think I paid $16 dollars for it at the Wear House in downtown [...]
Posted by recovergirl on February 25, 2012
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/sweater-skirt/
jean quilt inspiration
I’ve settled on the direction for my next quilt. The majority of the quilt will be made from large pieces of second hand blue jean in a Gee’s Bend style. My color choices are inspired by Carrie Strine. I want the majority of the blanket to feel neutral but I want to introduce small intense [...]
Posted by recovergirl on February 6, 2012
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/jean-quilt-inspiration/
re-assembled vintage jewelry pieces
I went to Craft Fix this past Sunday at the Buoy Gallery in Kittery, Maine. I got this amazing necklace by a local designer. These pictures really don’t capture it. It is a challenge to photograph a necklace. The necklace is by Amelia Davis of Kin of Kin. I especially love it because Amelia told [...]
Posted by recovergirl on November 30, 2011
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/re-assembled-vintage-jewelry-pieces/
new blog love: a style manifesto
Style Manifesto offers some great inspiration for being creative with your wardrobe. Here she is wearing a belt as a necklace. Here she is wearing a skirt as a strapless dress. Found this via Alabama Chanin’s FB page.
Posted by recovergirl on November 21, 2011
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/new-blog-love-a-style-manifesto/
recycled sweater dress
My presentation on slideshare.net has had 6,021 views. Not bad.
Posted by recovergirl on November 12, 2011
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