Sewer with over 40 years of experience with clothing repair/alteration and I love to create fabric artworks to wear or hang on a wall using scraps/recycled supplies.https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3m3ma5pz7r223Current situation, one of my luxury bones decided to quit while eating a crispy slice of bacon. Why doesn't regular healthcare include vision/dental? We need a better system to cover everyone and everything. A group in Washington state is looking to do just that. Go to wholewashington.org and follow20 Oct 2025 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ma5pz7r223https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lpdzlhsij22iI finished it!!! I'm taking with me on Saturday to the Seattle Derby Brats Summer Slam to donate this gem for their fundraising efforts🙂💫I'll be vending too, so hope to see some familiar faces!17 May 2025 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpdzlhsij22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lpb4behrgc27Getting closer to being DONE! Just gotta add some derby team logos all around😊🧵16 May 2025 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpb4behrgc27https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lp6nxieytk2zTiles are filled in! Now for a bunch of sewing, wish me luck!15 May 2025 04:20 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp6nxieytk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lp3dkmefx22bHalfway done adding fabric tiles!🎨🧵13 May 2025 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3dkmefx22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3loz5wu72ws2hProgress! Color is down and heat set! Now comes the tedious process of creating the tiles. Currently watching Drop Dead Gorgeous while I cut dozens of derby jersey bits to fuse in place, prior to stitching down, lol!💋12 May 2025 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3loz5wu72ws2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lox56blgik2jStarted an art quilt, using mostly recycled materials. Will post progress daily!12 May 2025 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lox56blgik2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lllefqhlqs27My latest upcycle, viral/bacterial study pants! I remember back when I took 9th grade biology, we had to hand draw all illustrations for reports. I actually liked doing that part, so this was very nostalgic for me😊.30 Mar 2025 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lllefqhlqs27https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lkltfccm2s2qPlayed around with foiling and glitter on shoes/skate boots. Both are finished with a protective top coat.17 Mar 2025 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkltfccm2s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lkeixgivrs2zCome support some awesome roller derby teams and small businesses who are vending, like MINE! I will be selling unique clothing/jewelry/accessories/patches on Friday and Saturday!14 Mar 2025 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkeixgivrs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3ljafzkizas2iI'm not buying stuff from big box stores for as long as I can possibly avoid it- Economic Blackout. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Feb 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljafzkizas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lhkpexqfs22bUpcycled size 10 women ASOS jacket with crow/goth theme, using 80% recycled/salvaged materials. New zipper/thread/scalloped lace were the new materials added. I'll have this available at the bout this Saturday up at Everett Community College for the Tilted Thunder/Strawberry City roller derby bout😃07 Feb 2025 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkpexqfs22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lhdnik6x6k22Custom work started last week is done! Over 80% of supplies used were salvaged materials. Even the added hair to Amy Winehouse print was leftover t shirt scraps. Even bits and bobs can be used for art!04 Feb 2025 08:33 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhdnik6x6k22https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lhb3z5wayk27I will be vending the Tilted Thunder/Strawberry City bout this coming Saturday Feb 8th at Everett Community College! Come get you some big patches, upcycled clothing, jewelry and help support local skaters!03 Feb 2025 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhb3z5wayk27https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lh3bim4cv223Vending the Jet City bout tomorrow, if you're looking for some cool clothing/jewelry/patches, come swing by my booth!01 Feb 2025 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh3bim4cv223https://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lgwmy6d6k22dProgression of today's work on a jacket, using embroidery, fabric paint, fabric applique. Adding more stitching is next!30 Jan 2025 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgwmy6d6k22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lgvovoltos2nCurrent custom works in progress, really helps curb the crushing depression/overwhelming dread of this current administration. Art will save my sanity over the next 4 years or a national revolt/strike works...I'm hoping both.29 Jan 2025 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgvovoltos2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/colleenscreative.bsky.social/post/3lgadqiv6w22iHoodie with holes plus socks with worn out heels equals awesome results! Don't toss those cute socks out just because they're worn out! Cut out the prints and use them to patch holes in clothes😃 This was my small textile recycle win of the day to give this Dolls Kill hoodie a new life💖21 Jan 2025 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:a5dliteiydsmtk22ufjpovaw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgadqiv6w22i