Tag Archives: Recycle

Finishing the pink phoenix parasol

Posted on June 6, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

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 | Comments Off

Kitty cat bell choker

Posted on May 23, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Oversized kitty cat inspired found art chokers. Wool and metal combinations. Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Jewellery, Re-use, Textiles | Tagged Bells, Choker, crochet, Found Art, Harajuku, Jewellery Design, Jewellery Making, kawaii, Raver, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Comments Off

A new crocheted parasol project

Posted on May 1, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

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 | Comments Off

Turquoise chokers and magic mushroom pendants

Posted on April 24, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Taking broken turquoise rings and amigurumi magic mushrooms and turning them into wearable art choker necklaces Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Re-use, Textiles | Tagged Amigurumi, crafternoons, Creative Reuse, crochet, DIY, experimentation, Jewellery Making, Recycle, Reduce, repair, Reuse, sewing, textile design, textiles, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress | Comments Off

Crochet DIY patchwork to reinvigorate tatted clothes

Posted on September 1, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

Taking ordinary clothes and using crochet patches to make them extra – ordinary Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Re-use, Sewing, Textiles | Tagged alterations, Amigurumi, Art and Design, blue wool, cheap and cheerful, Clothing Alterations, crafternoons, Crochet Pattern, crocheting, festivals, Fiber Art, Freeform Crochet, functional design, handmade, LGBTQI, Non Binary Fashion, reclaimed materials, Recycle, recycled fabric, reduce reuse recycle, repair, secondhand clothing, self sufficiency, sewing, Slow Fashion, spooky crochet, textile design, travel craft, travelling artist, van living, Wearable Art, wool crafts | 4 Comments

Hand-sewing a curtain for the bathroom, from reused fabric

Posted on February 10, 2017 by kellymarietheartist

Practical re-use of a lace dress and tatty shawl into a curtain using no-sew techniques and minimal hand stitching Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Re-use, Sewing, Textiles, Travelling | Tagged boondocking, crafternoons, curtain, interior design, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, sewing, soft furnishings, textiles, travelling artist, van life | 1 Comment

Blanket stitch shawl, simple reuse design tutorial

Posted on December 19, 2013 by kellymarietheartist

I made a woollen shawl from a blanket, here is the DIY tutorial for how to make your own. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Travelling, Works in progress | Tagged Blanket Stitch, Clothing, DIY, handmade, Recycle, Reuse, sewing, Shawl, textiles, Tutorial, Winter, youtube | 2 Comments