Wow. The Third Annual Women’s Clothing Swap was yesterday. It was a huge success. I really enjoyed making this video to promote the swap. I am hoping to make many more videos this year.
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Third Annual Women’s Clothing Swap: 3 Outfits in 60 Seconds
Posted by recovergirl on May 13, 2012
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zilalila
zilalila seems to have the right idea.
Posted by recovergirl on May 7, 2012
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jean quilt
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.
Posted by recovergirl on April 11, 2012
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/jean-quilt/
vintage army pants
I grew up watching M.A.S.H. In the late 80′s, when I was in college, I lived in vintage army pants. I love that classic silhouette and color. The Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 collection reminded me how much I loved that slouchy comfortable fit and distinct color. I love how he mixes utiliarian with luxury [...]
Posted by recovergirl on April 7, 2012
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alabama chanin
Natalie Chanin is an inspiration. I often day dream that I will be able to create fine up-cycled items after I retire.
Posted by recovergirl on March 20, 2012
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vintage scarf dress
Did you see that Marni is doing a collection for H&M? I love the mix of patterns. It re-ignited my interest in trying to create a dress from vintage scarves. The first time I wanted to attempt this was after watching the Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 runway show. The dresses above are made by [...]
Posted by recovergirl on March 16, 2012
http://recovergirl.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/vintage-scarf-dress/
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
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HAIR BRAINED
