Lastest Re-jeans bag...

I found an interesting contest on Craftsy to make a beach bag with fabric from Spoonflower. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to make a Re-jeans bag with this fabric. Unfortunately I received the fabric from Spoonflower several days after the contest closed.

This did not stop me from make a fun new bag and trying something new.

As usual, I love the contrast of the pretty bag with the seemingly pretty fabric until you look closer and realize the fabric is skulls and snakes. Thank you to Whimzwhirled for the gorgeous pattern on the fabric, its perfectly me, colourful contrast.

cashmere shrug

Several years ago I found this gorgeous dark pink cashmere V-neck sweater. Unfortunately it was way to big on me so I would wear it around the house on cool days but never wore it out anywhere.

Over the last few months I have been taking classes on a site named Craftsy. You learn at your own pace with video instruction. If you have questions you can email the instructor. The classes are very well done and you can learn at your own pace. I have made several things including a fully tailored suit, 2 blouses and I am half way through a couture made dress. Then I discovered Project Upcycle by Betz White! She Recycles or rather Upcycles clothes and one of her projects is turning a cashmere sweater into a shrug.

This is my result, I am very happy with it and can't wait to wear it to work this week!

upcycled shrug