Wednesday, November 19, 2014

WOYWW 285

What's On Your Work desk Wednesday?
 This is on my desk, my latest....Obsession  Project. So, It begins.
This is the newest 'Desk'...in the room abandon by one of my DD's. It is now officially the Sewing Room!!
I first saw the idea on Pinterest.... Visit Katwise
http://www.katwise.net/blog/
to find out more, prepare to be awed!! Imagine my delight when I could buy a pattern to guide me through this process. It has involved a couple of trips to the second hand store...
I think I am into the hundreds of sweaters at this point. Several snickering customers watching me LOAD, and I do mean LOAD the carts up.
 {In my defense, it will take 20 or more sweaters to make each project}  I am committed to at least 6, maybe more....Right now I am washing and sorting.
I made a 'specific trip' to the fabric store for 20 spools of brightly colored thread. {fabric stores, another danger zone for me....}
  
Okay, so this is just the teaser, I hope to have more on this by next week.

If you are looking for a fun way to spend a few hours, or you want to share 'What's on Your Desk' pop on by and do some hopping through the creative desks from around the world.
 
Thank You Julia for your continued Wednesday open house!

20 comments:

tracie c. said...

i posted the katwise house yesterday on my fb! too funny!

cannot even imagine making one of those sweater coats!
i am so happy about upcycle clothing and cannot wait to see yours!!!
so cool lady!


Krisha said...

I went and visited the Katwise link and enjoyed a good read, well more than one.....grin. So now I have an idea of how you will use your sweaters. Good luck, can't wait to see your creations.
Krisha #5

Cindy C. said...

Looks like a fun project!! Looking forward to see your progress!

Annie Claxton said...

I erally cannot wait to see what you're up to - I love recycling and this is totally intriguing, ok I will hav eto checkout Katwise now :o) Happy WOYWW Annie C #31

Chrysalis said...

Ooh, it looks so exciting, and I can't wait to see the finished garments! Have a lovely week, playing with your new craft. Hugs, Chris # 8

Patrink said...

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your sweater stash.

Pat #65

Helen said...

you must have got some odd looks.. can't wait to see what you do... enjoy! thanks for stopping by. Helen 4

Ali H said...

Well how intriguing - can't wait to see what you are up to !
Thanks for visiting earlier ! Ali#20

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Looking forward to seeing what you make, sounds interesting.
Hope you have a great crafty week, Angela x 28

sandra de said...

Good luck with the sweater coat and I can't wait to see the finished project.
Sandra de @21

okienurse said...

WOW now this looks and sounds interesting. I could see all sorts of fun things coming out of that pile of sweaters. Passed the idea (and link) on to DD see what she thinks...already know we are off to the thrift store. Thanks for stopping by my desk! Have a creative week! Vickie #17

voodoo vixen said...

Oh my goodness, trying to imagine you at the store stocking up on all those sweaters.,. LOL Can't wait to see how yours turns out now you have your very own sewing room! Annette #11

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Oo, intriguing! I'm very interested to see how this project turns out. What a shame that you have to go to the fabric store.....can I come with you?! Lol I'm going to check out the Katwise link, thanks for that :-)
Hugs, LLJ 18 xx

Fran said...

What do you do with all those sweaters? Visit my blog and tell me where I can see what you do with them. I once had an El Camino just like that one on your blog

peggy aplSEEDS said...

Wow, this looks like it's going to be a very interesting project! I love going to thrift shops and upcycling!
happy WOYWW!
peggy

Sue said...

Looking forward to seeing the end result of your project.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Happy WOYWW
Sue #71

Beverley Baird said...

Looks like a very interesting project! All the best in the search for sweaters! Can't wait to see the finished one.
Thanks for stopping by!

Scrapthology said...

Must pop back to get an update on this project, sounds really interesting.

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

MM Pam you did call it a teaser and your right :D thanks for popping over, Shaz in Oz.x

Anonymous said...

Oh my, what fun! Can't wait to see the results.... I am sure I must have some sweaters I can donate, not that you need them right now!