Tag Archives: Patchwork

making is it’s own reward

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Mr. Wolf calls me a magical thinker. Because magical thinkers believe that thoughts can influence external events. But maybe I’m really a stoic like Marcus Aurelius who said that you are your thoughts. And this I truly believe. I also … Continue reading →

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My Birthday Blanket

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The blanket on my bed is very old and very worn. In some areas, the fabric is so frayed that it’s practically non-existent. It had to be mended so I started covering the worn areas with fabric scraps. Once I … Continue reading →

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Summer Clutch

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art for Housewives

These purses were part of an exhibition, Muy Marcottage, held at M’arte Gallery in Liguria. Summer clutch Above is a clutch bag made from a transparent detergent bottle. The top of the bottle was cut off and replaced with a … Continue reading →

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Patchwork is not just for quilts!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Art for Housewives

Jenny Postle’s Patchwork… Why not put some pieces together? More Jenny: Jenny Postle + In a riot of patchwork, haberdashery, embroidery and crochet, Postle’s graduation collection is an intricate reflection of today’s multi-faceted culture; these exotic millennial silhouettes are colourful and … Continue reading →

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