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Tag: upcycled

  • TREE LANE

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    I had a friend come over to learn how to do freemotion sewing, and so while she was making her one I started making this one. I made it on Friday and Saturday and sold it to another friend on Sunday so I was really chuffed. It’s a mixture of vintage doilies, and newer fabrics.…

  • He Heals

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    I found a beautiful frame at a second hand shop on Saturday which inspired me to make this design. Made from up-cycled linen and embroidery pieced together. I felt the Scripture “He heals, the wounds of the broken-hearted” captured the mood of the colours … soothing, calming and gentle to the soul.

  • Pretty Collage Carrier

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    I’ve been doing a bit of junk journalling, and using paper and collage. So yesterday, when my husband bought me some low carb Gin and Tonic and the box was so pretty I decided to collage it up… So, take one gin and tonic carry box… Now I just have to think about what I…

  • Peace Cushions

    Peace Cushions

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    My husband buys me the best birthday presents.  He’s bought me an over locker, sewing machine, JBL speaker, Soda stream delux …and this November he bought me a CRICUT|Maker .  I know right! So I’m learning how to use it.  It can do so much …. cut material, vinyl, card.  So I thought I would…

  • Doilies Upcycled

    Doilies Upcycled

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    I found quite a few stunning doilies at an opshop in Te Puke recently and so purchased them thinking I must be able to use them for something.  I looked on Pinterest and sure enough, there are heaps of ideas for traditional doilies. First Creation… Second Creation… The original doilies You can see the small…

  • Groovy hot water bottle!

    Groovy hot water bottle!

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    Joanne Hurlock
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    This is a prototype for a ‘range’ of hot water bottle covers I’m going to make to sell at the markets!  Real groovy 70’s style pictures on fabric, overlaid on 100% upcyled NZ made blankets. Peace baby!