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Creative practices of a textile artist from Queensland, Australia. Now living in Somerset, England.
Tag Archives: Reduce
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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Kitty cat bell choker
Oversized kitty cat inspired found art chokers. Wool and metal combinations. Continue reading
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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Turquoise chokers and magic mushroom pendants
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
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Hand-sewing a curtain for the bathroom, from reused fabric
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
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More clothing repair while travelling
Repairing clothes during travel Continue reading
Posted in Experiments, Re-use, Sewing, Textiles, Travelling, Works in progress
Tagged artist perspective, Practical Skills, Reduce, repair, Reuse, sewing, textiles, Travel
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