Journal

09 Oct

Like 1920s silent horror films & kickass live music? Don’t miss Stephanie Nilles & Thomas Deacon at Gradient projects this Saturday evening!Doors are at 7:30pm, performance starts at 8pm. Tickets are sliding scale! (at Gradient Project Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/BouQleOn8o4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hg2q16g2s9n9...

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05 Oct

Guess what? My backpacks are for everyone! Thanks to @theartofseth for perfectly modeling this all black reclaimed leather backpack made from the sexiest biker pants I’ve ever found. Dang, this is a dreamy backpack. Stay tuned for more photos and info on how to order...

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01 Oct

Backpack No. 2! A mix of upcycled brown leather with teal stitching. Features of all my backpacks include: -exterior zipper pocket -interior zipper pocket -interior computer pocket -2 exterior side pockets with snaps -comfy adjustable straps - a sturdy handle - a zipper closure - a reinforced bottom gusset -a rough cut hide...

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27 Sep

Phase 9 - finish the backpacks and get beautiful friend to model them for you! This finishing phase encompasses lots of different stages… attaching exterior to interior, top stitching, attaching straps to bag, and adding zipper pulls and finishing touches. I always think I’m done at...

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20 Sep

So excited that my work is up for the art walk @apartmentearth gallery tonight! Come by and say hi between 5-8pm. #reclaimedleather #upcycledleather #leatherquilt #dutchmanspuzzle #quiltdesign #leather #abstract #textileart #sustainableart #ecoart #artwalk #madeinwv #appalachianart #madeinthemountains #backstitcheddesign (at Apartment Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9G9Zwno1j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1famcdtagc3dq...

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14 Sep

Four black leather quilt squares… #blackleather #reclaimedleather #upcycledleather #leatherquilt #quiltsquare #blackisthenewblack #thomaswv (at Thomas, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuOD-eHAoS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17enezgqwmxls...

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13 Sep

Onto the next piece… and playing more with triangles :) My show is a week from today at Apartment Earth! So excited to see these pieces up on a wall! #reclaimedleather #upcycledleather #pinwheel #quiltsofinstagram #leatherquilt #studiodays #stitching (at Thomas, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrNXX2Hlyo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8v77hfut059a...

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12 Sep

8 hours of stitching triangles done! #reclaimedleather #dutchmanspuzzle #stitching #upcomingshow #quiltpattern #leatherquilt (at Thomas, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoxZX6n8sk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2lgt7vzyvitd...

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11 Sep

288 triangles glued down and ready to stitch! Preparation for my upcoming show @apartmentearth on September 20th. #reclaimedleatherquilt #leatherquilt #usingupscraps #dutchmanspuzzle #flyinggeese #quilts #repurposedleatherjacket #thomaswv (at Thomas, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmcOPnAvoe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g0zm4s036ad6...

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30 Aug

Reimagined Jeans - one of my pieces up in the Sleeth Gallery as part of the “Home makers” exhibition. #recycledfashion #reclaimedleather #abstract #redleather (at West Virginia Wesleyan College) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHniqYgGKH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19uitemjzmlzr...

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