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Professional Artist | Sewn Memory Gifts | Group Sewing Lessons | Relief Printmaking | Appointment Only | Text 937-301-3112 | Rosewood Arts Center

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Saw the gorgeous collection of Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion at the @cincinnatiartmuseum.
We each identified our favorite look from the collection, & drooled over them all while taking design inspiration notes.

What was even more beautiful to me was the friends I had the privilege of sharing this experience with. My friends are the true treasure to me.

#artmuseum #treasuredfriends #lifeinspiration #fashioninspiration #historicalfashion

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Well, it’s been a hot minute, but here’s a quick peek at the finished photo shoot for my “manhole cover” creations. What a blessing to be invited to participate in this.
These were rubbings created over a lifetime of travel by professor Carroll Schleppi. They were gifted to my friend @tracysews Tracy McElfresh who put together this collaboration. The assignment: create something interesting out of these rubbings.
I immediately had the first outfit in mind… the black linen jacket and pants combo. The jacket is made out of a circle, including a shawl collar as the top of the circle, and the swing back style creating the large expanse of fabric to hold the manhole cover. The pants are a barrel style, low slung waistband-less slouch style, and the legs are actually sort of circular in the pattern. All of these rubbings come from Hamburg Germany. Huge thanks to Meesha Kay @thelayzphotographer who is the model, totally slaying this outfit!
The second outfit was another immediate reaction in my brain, to take these rubbings and organize by size, and create a dress with a skirt full enough to hold six different rubbings. I’ll be honest, this dress is not quite complete. There are two more large rubbings that go on the back, and then a bunch of black crinoline to go underneath and hold out the skirt. But I loved this magenta fabric, it has amazing movement and body. All the rubbings on this dress are from all over Europe: London, France, Germany and more. Massive thank to Michie Michael who absolutely knows how to rock a swinging dress, plus Michie was our photographer for the day!
I’ll reshoot both of these outfits when totally complete

Finally, the beautiful Turkish coat was fashioned by Tracy McElfresh @tracysews, and is modeled by @osusutke Andria Misutka.

What a great event, and I’m just so proud to have been a part if it!!
#reimaginesewing #couture #design #manholecover #fashion

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I love that I got to be apart of this collection! These pieces are so unique and stylish! Thank you @reimaginesewing for choosing me to model this piece for you🖤!

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Progress report!! Pants are almost done!

Running about 3 hours behind schedule! Do you think I can make up the time??

#reimaginesewing #couture #design #manholecover #fashion

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Update on Manhole Cover Project!!

#reimaginesewing #design #couture #manholecover #fasion

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Manhole Cover Project is UNDERWAY!!!

This is the start of project #1 which is a 4-piece ensemble, jacket, pants, bandeau top, and a hat!

Photo shoot is next Tuesday!! So, I’ve got my work cut out for me. Well, not cut out YET, as you can see, but soon, soon!
#reimaginesewing #manholecover #fashion #couture

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Oooo!!! I’m so excited to be participating in this collaboration!
Myself and two other sewists, creating fashions out of these very cool manhole rubbings and other architectural rubbings. Just such a cool project!
I’ll keep you informed of my progress!

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The Kettering Art Center was packed today with people showing up to check out the arts!

Also got to meet another fiber artist @tracysews

Come by and check it out and their own local fashion artist...if you are in the Ohio area!

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Have you heard the news? ⚡ A pivotal turning point compelled a shift into something same-different for Studio 118.⚡

THEN: For years, Creative Communion LEAD nourishing and inspiring retreats focused on highlighting inter/national mixed media teachers. Each experience an immersion into belonging and creative wellbeing.

NOW: Starting in 2026 Glenda will HOST gatherings for circular co-creation and craftivism. Join us for a reciprocal flow of creative talents and connection. Everyone bringing our talents and stash to create alongside affirming community.

The circles detach from traditional hierarchical words/actions (like teacher/student) and encourage making alongside kindred hearts who are passionate about collaboration, creative expression, sustainability and social causes.

Upstairs gallery at the beautiful/accessible @pacmiddletown Pendleton Art Studios Middletown

xo Glenda

🔗 https://www.glendasmiles.com/

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Happy 2nd anniversary my love🤍 @the_blowery
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@chelseahallphoto
@thebrightsidedayton

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Last Friday the @wrightlibrary hosted a screening of Jeffrey’s Journey with the support of the Oakwood Inclusion Coalition. The event was such a grand success and I just couldn’t be more inspired by my local community. Y’all totally showed up!
I want to thank Nicole (photo 2) for organizing such an amazing event. Wright Library has been our goto library even before @tracysews worked there many years ago and it stands as a pillar of our city’s strength still today.
Great things truly are possible when we pull together and support each other. If you can, consider connecting with your local library and PBS station and make sure you are aware of all the incredible content and information that they provide every day.
Thank you all for sharing this journey with me.

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