What I Wore Today

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Today I Wore

Today I wore my shirt that I stitched last night, it reads
"I couldn't find 120 days of sodom at Waterstones".
And you know what, I couldn't.

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A Weaving Way

Unforntunatly I wasn't able to get my loom strung up (is that even the correct term?) but I did manage to get to my lecture, despite the cold, sleep deprivation and the fact I woke up for no reason at five in the morning.
I've just this second bought a low carb cook book, as I think I've inherited my mothers intolerance to bread and complex carbs. I'll post some feedback and the best recipies once I've tried some. I'll also add some of my own soon which are simple and easy to follow and importantly yummy (or yumyfull if you prefer).
I can't belove how fast this term has gone, only three weeks left. I'll put up some of this years work on a slideshow, so please leave comments for that.

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The start of a remake

I'm doing a personal project for my university course in recycling and it got me thinking of things we don't really need or use any more. Things like VHS tapes, tapes, plastic bags and other items we either throw or give to charity. I had a rummage around some of the charity shops in my area and found a few gems. A pair of mens' YSL jeans, a french coffee press, various scarves and (although I didn't buy them) numerous LP's that look like they could be worth something. I bought some childrens clothes (which are the most colourful and cheapest) and worked them into my quilt, which is made from discarded fabrics and bargin bin buys. I'm overall pleased how this has turned out and has sparked a direction in reusing unwanted goods alternativly. I took to making balls of 'yarn' out of plastic bags for my university weave project (hopfully I'll start weaving tomorrow) which took me a while. I sat till nearly three in the morning cutting and tying. I think like setting up a loom, there is a method to this mess I've turned my room into (well the cleaners have been in today).
I've got plans to turn my unwanted clothes I originally intended to dump into new usefull items. I've taken some ideas from various websites and videos I found on the net while researching further into recycling.
Craft magazine A good source of information and basic ideas (Iam studying fashion and interiors after all, so craft is rather child/housewife to me).
Threadbanger An interactive site that posts videos and tutorials by admins and users, a usefull source but still rather crafty.

These are just a few of my souces, for more try my delicious page for interesting sites.

A sample of my unfinished quilt.