Vintage leather and lace creatively transformed into a chic cuff bracelet.

This type of sewing is what I call “free stylin”…integrating function and fashion in an off the cuff sequence. Like stream of consciousness mode of writing, it is not planned. Giving permission to create freely is a wonder in thought and spirit.

These cuff bracelets transpired from the vintage scraps of tablecloth fabric and damaged vintage cotton crochet. Key was acquired from local Southwestern Michigan Auction House.

Peek at a few more of my cuff wristlets

Romy, a friend and Manager at 6 Degrees Resale Shop in Benton Harbor’s Arts District, gave me this great styro foam head form when she found out I was looking for a hat form. I decoupaged some pattern tissue paper over it and plan to use it in my etsy photo shoots. I really like it!

Trailblazer by MoodyMe

“Mad as a hatter” is a colloquial phrase used in conversation to refer to a crazy person. In 18th and 19th century England mercury was used in the production of felt, which was used in the manufacturing of hats common of the time. People who worked in these hat factories were exposed daily to trace amounts of the metal, which accumulated within their bodies over time, causing some workers to develop dementia caused by mercury poisoning. Thus the phrase “Mad as a Hatter” became popular as a way to refer to someone who was perceived as insane.

Visit my little hat shop

visit my etsy hat shop

Currently working on a new line of hats for my esty store. Hats consist of a newsboy style and a cloche-like original. Twist for these is they are all recycled fabrics. I’m thrilled to bring these to the market and look for the coming reaction.

Joshua Radin’s One Leap

“Dive with your imagination, You can never drown yourself” – Karl Lagerfeld
Florence and the Machine sang in the last 8 minutes…just gorgeous! To dream this while sleeping is just magnificent.