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In my last post about this project I was still at the stage of trying to figure out how to tackle replacing those unattractive, heavily embroidered front panels. Since unpicking that stuff would be near impossible, I decided to create new panels that I could work with

I'd love to try up-cycling a few garments in a Boro style.  From what I've learned, Boro and Sahiko stitching is traditionally used for "visible" mending, but I am sure it can be used even when a garment isn't worn or tattered. So here's my plan. I have this fleece jacket, the jacket is in decent shape, comfortable and warm but I really and truly dislike that design on the front.

Recently, I was given a piece of brown packaging paper measuring 12 inches by 40 feet.........one complete, intact, 40 foot bit of paper that had arrived in someone's Amazon parcel.  Now I have to tell you that the parcel contained a DVD.....seems like an unnecessary amount of protection but I decided to see if I could do something creative with that paper rather than just chuck it in the recycle bin.

I made a small book and began testing ideas.  

It has a very slight waxy texture so working with Colour pencil is difficult.   The paper doesn ...

Okay, first of all let me clarify......it was someone else's stash...and I had help (thank you Susan). A few years back, a good friend showed me some wool fabric she was planning to rid herself of. She had been a rug hooker for many years but had pretty much given up that hobby for several others, so of course, I could not resist these beautiful hand dyed wools and said that perhaps I could do something with it. Well...guess what...it came to my house only to sit on a shelf until I finally decided I ...