Creative patchwork

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

Working on this piece with printed images of bones, a bit frustrating at the moment as I don’t really feel I like it. Some moments I think this will be OK but not when I see it from a distance. I think deep down one usually knows when something is working. I decided today to just play around with it and try and have fun, and that approach has helped. Let’s face facts, it doesn't really matter to anyone but me. Sketchbook page:- I am working on black commercial felt, with painted fabric and…

While shopping at the antique mall, one of the things I’ve been noticing re-surge more and more are Victorian Crazy Quilts and all of their lovely styles and forms. Since I cannot begin to to…

As I scrolled through Instagram on my phone while I had breakfast (we all do that, right?) I saw that @berry_birdy had put out a fun new challenge. Each May, Lesley hosts the Micro Mini Stitch Along #microminisal where we get to play and create little quilts, no bigger than 8" square. The challenge set yesterday was called "Treasure from Trash". We were to use only scraps that were in our bin. Fun! As my sewing room bin was emptied the day before for bin night, I had quite limited scraps…

This patchwork tank is created using mostly linen and some cotton scraps. Each tank top is one of a kind. These tanks are airy, delightful, and evoke a sense of childlike whimsy. Pair it with a gathered skirt, swishy culottes, or your favorite pair of vintage jeans. All seams are serged for extra durability. Handmade by myself in my home studio located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Available in XS-XXXL or custom sizes upon request. Body Measurements: Bust - XS - 32"…

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Cutts and Sons exhibition of patchwork textile pieces at the Joseph Wales Studios in Margate. Jessies works are made from reused trimmings from previous projects