May 2009
"Recycled Treasures"
A collection of Faux Chenille Handbags by Lynda Jackson

Artist's Comments: "I live in Richmond, and enjoy a number of crafts. I especially like creating something from recycled materials, and for my collection of bags I have haunted the secondhand stores and Opportunity shops for interesting and varied fabrics. Faux Chenille is created by layering multiple layers of fabric, sewing on the bias grain across the fabric in multiple rows evenly spaced and then slashing between the rows and through all layers except the base which holds the fabric together. The fabric is then washed and the cut edges 'bloom' creating a chenille-like finish. It is always very exciting to await the washed 'piece' and to see what gem has been brought to life".
Call in to Fibre Spectrum and see these fabulous bags yourself....	BS1 Yellow/Blue Silk/Rayon with Pink Petersham handle $123.50

BS2 Pink striped Silk/Red linen Black plastic handles $123.50	BS3 Navy Rayon/Pink Cotton self fabric handle retro button $130.00

BS4 Sage Green Silk/Orange/Green check & cotton Maroon Rose $117.00	BS5 Paua Silk/Teal linen with Silk bow $117.00

BS6 Blue/Beige Silk and Denim with Red Rose $123.50	BS7 Red/Teal Linen with Red Bow $123.50

BS8 Rayon/Emerald Silk contrast with Pink Rose $123.50	BS9 Blue Rayon/Denim contrast with Orange Rose $130.00

BS10 Brown/Black Cotton with Coffee Rose $130.00	BS11 Denim/Blue Silk on Red flowered Rayon....retro button $117.00

BS12 Black/White Daisies Silk/Turquoise Cotton with Black Rose $123.50	More of Lynda's work on show

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