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Creative practices of a textile artist from Queensland, Australia. Now living in Somerset, England.
Tag Archives: Parasol
Crocheted parasol holders
After crocheting a few lovely bright parasol canopies, the parasols themselves need some protection from dirt, dander, knocks and bumps. Here’s how I did this. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged crochet, DIY, Drawstring Bags, Ethical Fashion, Festival Fashion, functional design, granny square, Parasol, Pattern Maker, Scrap Wool, Slow Fashion, tassels, wearable arts, wool crafts
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Finishing the pink phoenix parasol
After crocheting the main cover for the Pink Phoenix parasol, it’s time to attach and add the finishing touches. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Bespoke, Crochet Pattern, Do It Yourself, Festival Fashion, festivals, One of a Kind, Parasol, Parasol Making, Recycle, Reduce, Repurposing, Reuse, summer, Umbrella Making
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A new crocheted parasol project
How to repurpose an old but structurally sound umbrella that needs a new cover. Crochet to the rescue! Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles
Tagged artist perspective, crafternoons, crochet, DIY, experimentation, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, How-to, Parasol, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, self sufficiency, Slow Fashion, textile design, Wearable Art, work in progress
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A crochet parasol part 2; finishing off
I finished the crocheted parasol! Discussion on how to attach the canopy to the ribs, and what I would do differently next time. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged crocheting, DIY, Do It Yourself, Doily Making, Experiment, handmade, handmade parasol, Parasol, Travel, Umbrella Making, wool art
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Crochet parasol
How to crochet a parasol, part one. Woolly crocheted handmade umbrella! Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles
Tagged crochet, DIY, handmade parasol, Parasol, Reuse, travelling artist, Umbrella Making, van life
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