After seeing one of my desk sets, one of my very creative customers asked for a project keeper made entirely from the same fabric. Because these require so much material, and because I use all upcycled fabrics, it isn't as easy as it may sound to find THAT much fabric in just the right colors.
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After several enjoyable but fruitless trips to the thrift stores in my area, I finally hit paydirt. Angela lives in the southwest, and I found a sheet set in gorgeous painted desert colors. Here is the result! I used the ENTIRE set of twin sheets; there was nothing to spare.
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Now when I am out and about I always look for sets that might work up nicely- I just love the way this turned out. Thank you, Angela for your great idea!
Simply beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennie, for all of our patience, and friendship!
Hi, I saw some of your things on etsy (I have a shop on artfire..I rarely use etsy) anyway, I'm always looking for new ideas and ways to make my items stand out. I was wondering how exactly you upcycle pillowcases, fabrics and such. Do you just cut it into strips, tie them together and crochet? Thank you for your help.
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Hi Cynthia-
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog, and leaving a comment! You are correct about the fabric crochet in terms of cutting into strips. I do not tie them together, though. Some people sew the ends, some people weave them in. There are lots of web tutorials on fabric crochet. It is addictive, though- I warn you! Have fun!
Jennie
You did such a lovely job on the project keeper!
ReplyDeleteFYI - I nominated your blog for an award at http://avlorsimprints.blogspot.com/2009/06/etsy-treasury-and-blog-awards-oh-my.html