JJaner58

Jane Reiter, Lansing, MI, US
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I like to create functional and non-functional items out of upcycled, repurposed materials. Unique and unexpected combinations are loads of fun! My background is in weaving and textile design and these days I knit, crochet and collage.

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, jewelry making, knitting, paper crafts, restyle, sewing, recycled crafts

my personal website:
http://retreadart.blogspot.com

my etsy page:
http://www.etsy.com/shops/RetreadArt

Gender: Female

Birthday: 01/23/1985

Member Since: 04/27/2010

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Plarn Knitted Bag

May 14, 2010
1 comment

Here is a bag made out of bags! I knitted with "plarn" combined with silk yarns---"plarn" is yarn created out of cut up, recycled plastic shopping bags. The tans of the "plarn" blends effectively...

VHS Purse

May 14, 2010

Drawstring Purse hand knitted with VHS tape, NASHUA "Julia" yarn, and NORO "Sakura" yarn. The play of the colorful purple yarns contrasts in a lively way with the black videotape. nbspThe...

Re: Book Giveaway: Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Sweden

Just the quilt on the cover is enough to tempt me into reading the entire book!!

posted: 4:55 pm on October 8th

Re: Book Giveaway: World of Geekcraft

This looks like tooooo much fun!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

posted: 12:07 pm on May 9th

Re: Giveaway: Teach Yourself to Sew magazine and DVD

I think the DVD would be a great way to get started on sewing--thanks for the contest! jane

posted: 2:02 pm on November 21st

Re: Book Giveaway: Kaffe Fassett's Quilts en Provence

This book looks like yet ANOTHER fabulous Fassett publication! He's so inspiring and imaginative!

posted: 8:02 pm on October 5th

Re: Book Giveaway: Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cure

Thank you for the fun opportunity! My knitting guild participates in several local charity knitting efforts.

posted: 5:35 pm on August 28th