Fiber Artist – recycling wool sweaters into wool felt; flower pins, fingerless gloves, scarves, pincushions, etc;
Felt making maniac since 2006. Denise has been drawn to making things since she first learned to knit at 10 years of age.
With an old washing machine, simple sewing machine and crochet hook she creates a myriad of felted objects with the intention of marrying beauty to function.
Denise can be found exhibiting her work throughout Chicagoland.
Felt making maniac since 2006. Denise has been drawn to making things since she first learned to knit at 10 years of age.
With an old washing machine, simple sewing machine and crochet hook she creates a myriad of felted objects with the intention of marrying beauty to function.
Denise can be found exhibiting her work throughout Chicagoland.
Artist's statement: To create beautiful functional everyday objects.
Upcycling sweaters into felted objects satisfies Denise's desire to help the planet and work with beautiful natural fiber.
She strives to minimize waste and packaging in her business and uses recycled paper whenever possible.
Upcycling sweaters into felted objects satisfies Denise's desire to help the planet and work with beautiful natural fiber.
She strives to minimize waste and packaging in her business and uses recycled paper whenever possible.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Recycled sweaters into accessories by Feltwerker. |
Tags: recycled, fiber, wool, felt, accessories, flower pins, brooches, felted wool, fingerless gloves, flower pin kit
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