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Handmade fiber arts and more.. #sewing #quilting #embroidery #crochet #knitlove #homespun #needletatting Lisa

New tote, getting ready for market. Slow and stea

New tote, getting ready for market. Slow and steady.

I don’t mass produce. I can do very little “batch processing”. Heck, sometimes I can’t even pull together supplies in advance.

I let the fabric, the print, the decided up bag/pillow/etc speak to me as I stitch things together. Maybe it doesn’t want a pocket. Maybe it wants short handles instead of long. Maybe it wants a giant frayed flower instead of delicate embroidery.

I make it up as I go. Great art rarely moves quickly.

Four different items were repurposed to make this

Four different items were repurposed to make this cute bag!

Scratch that. Five things. The back is an old quilt. #stopfastfashion #repurpose #slowfashion #reusefashion

Amid all the lovely Valentines activities, like la

Amid all the lovely Valentines activities, like laundry and dishes, I did finish this little upcycled bag while watching some historical videos on fabric and the history of doing laundry.

I’m going to have the most peculiar table at Rustburg Vines Vintage & Artisan Market !! #stopfastfashion #repurposedfabric

And five-ish hours later……we have a very pecul

And five-ish hours later……we have a very peculiar handbag.

No @stitchandbubby you still can’t have it. Sorry little lady…. This little bag is going to market.

#sewverypeculiar #stopfastfashion❗❗ #crochetersofinstagram #repurposingfabric #repurposed #upcycled

It was supposed to be sort of warm today. It’s 1

It was supposed to be sort of warm today. It’s 1:15 pm and I’ve already had to abandon the “clean the studio” project because the rain brought with it some very cold breezes. I did make some progress, found the floor, and put away a few big items.

The big issue out there is my over abundant piles of clothes and such that are waiting to be repurposed. Two weeks ago, I processed two large tubs of clothes and reduced my “pile” in half. Today, I grabbed some sheets that were taking up a lot of space and brought them inside to prep for their future use. With help from the kids, I managed to get two sheets turned into “yarn”. Two sheets took an hour and a half. At minimum wage, that’s $18 worth of labor for what you see in this photo.

Repurposing or upcycling discarded items and giving them a new life is a wonderful way to reduce waste….but it is definitely faster to just run into a big box store and buy my materials ready to go.

#sewverypeculiar #stopfastfashon #crochetersofinstagram #repurposingwithapurpose

Slow stitching while my Mr watches a movie. I me

Slow stitching while my Mr watches a movie.

I mean, I am watching it too, but I can’t just sit and watch tv. I HAVE to do something at the same time, so tonight I’m circling back around and working on my needle books.
#slowsitching #makesomething #sewverypeculiar #upcyclingfashion #outoftheboxaccessories

Sneak peeking. #usedtobejeans #usedtobeadressshirt

Sneak peeking. #usedtobejeans #usedtobeadressshirt #usedtobeablouse #usedtobeaskirt #stopfastfashion

Medallion, flower, motif, whatever you want to cal

Medallion, flower, motif, whatever you want to call it it’s cute and it took a lot longer than I expected. #needletatting #sewsomething #sewverypeculiar #makingformarket

#needletatting #makesomething #tattedappliques

#needletatting #makesomething #tattedappliques

Tea dying upcycled fabric scraps! #gettingreadyfor

Tea dying upcycled fabric scraps! #gettingreadyformarket #stopfastfashion #amuletbags #scrappythings #teadyingfabric #sewverypeculiar #bagmaker #yesiamaseamstress

Tiny things…. Some for my projects, some for sa

Tiny things….

Some for my projects, some for sale (soon!) so you can add a little flair to your projects!

#handmade #needletatting #tinythings #embroidery #junkjournals #scrapbooking #customtrims #sewverypeculiar

Once upon a time I was a t shirt, or two, or three

Once upon a time I was a t shirt, or two, or three.

I wonder what I’ll get to be next? #makeoldnew #stopfastfashion #usewhatyouhave #makesomething #sewverypeculiar

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I’m getting excited y’all. There’s been a LO

I’m getting excited y’all. There’s been a LOT of big things happening with our close family these past few weeks, so my deadlines and plans had to be nudged out a bit, and then there is lovely tech issues today with dns servers and a bad storm, BUT exciting changes are coming…..

Here’s a hint of what you can be looking for…..

The blog is back….stories, diys, patterns, and more with easy links to the shop where you’ll find…

Everything made mostly from upcycled materials!!!

And I’ll be the first to admit that the “style” won’t be everyone’s taste, and that’s okay….for at least the next 365 days I’m committing to a niche, a style, a theme….. with products that can be bundled together with other products I make and/or products my friends make (Spa Days by S&L Designs and The Festive Circle) to create wonderful gifts and gift baskets!!!

I am not going to say flatly that there won’t be any custom orders this year, because I don’t like turning anyone away, but they will be considered on a project by project basis.

I promise if you stop by my booth this year, you find something totally unique and very, very peculiar.

Mornin’ y’all:)

Mornin’ y’all:)

Happy New Year! This new year is going to be the

Happy New Year!

This new year is going to be the “newest” year I’ve had in a decade! New business plan, new goals, and a new product line that you will be able to see and touch in person in April!

I’m so excited that I’ve been accepted as a vendor for Rustburg Vines Vintage & Artisan Market!

Mark your calendar now! And get your ticket early! Rustburg Vines Vintage & Artisan Market

Just needs its closure :) then it’s ready to be

Just needs its closure :) then it’s ready to be gifted.

I really suck at writing captions. #sewing #sewver

I really suck at writing captions. #sewing #sewverypeculiar #handmade #slowstitching

My beautiful girls at the Christmas Character Brea

My beautiful girls at the Christmas Character Breakfast. This was after they interacted with the kids so both are a little disheveled and ready for normal clothes again! #costumer #communitytheatre

When you’re in the studio and forget your hair c

When you’re in the studio and forget your hair clip, scraps from a fitted sheet upcycle for the win!

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