upcycledleather Tag

27 Sep

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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

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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

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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

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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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15 Jun

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Dutchman’s puzzle… very old quilting pattern originating somewhere in the late 1800s. Recreating the pattern first on paper then in leather. Hot! #quilting #quiltpattern #reclaimedleather #upcycledleather #studiopractice #ooak #leatherquilt #thomaswv #madeinwv #backstitched_design (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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17 May

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Phase 5 of making backpacks… just about the half way point! Adding side snap pockets on the gusset and a zipper pocket on the front piece. I make all my own zippers so I can cut them to size. A great way to reduce waste! #makingbags #leatherbackpack...

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02 May

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Backpacks in the making! For the next month I’ll be documenting the process of making my new backpacks. I finally finished the design and I want to share with y’all what it takes to create these bags. So stay tuned and follow me along the...

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28 Feb

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Vertical computer bag made from upcycled black biker jacket… with dark purple stitching! Out in the mail today… #handmadeleather #leatherjacket #recycledleather #recycledleatherbag #upcycledleather #bikerjacket #customleather #handmadebag #blackleatherjacket (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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22 Feb

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Anvil detail… Exercises in design for upcoming reclaimed leather quilt show! #quilts #quiltdesign #appalachiaart #handmadeleather #leatherjacket #upcycledleather #leatherquilt #reclaimedleatherquilt (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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24 Nov

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Recycled Black Leather Tote bag accented with leather remnants. So good for so many things. Available now online and in the White Room Gallery, Thomas, WV! #handmadeleather #recycledleather #totebag #smallbusinesssaturday #slowfashion #leatherbag #reclaimedleather #upcycledclothing #upcycledleather (at Thomas, West Virginia)...

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