A piece of thick, plaid vintage wool in colors of rust, cream, and slate blue.

Woman models a vest made from the plaid wool fabric. The vest has a curved front hemline and is embellished with blue binding.

I've had this vintage Pendleton wool in my stash for years. Our very cold winter nudged me into finally putting the fabric to good use. Vest sewn with self-drafted pattern. It feels like a warm hug.

#winterwear #woolgarment #vests #sewsky #layereddressing #handmadeclothing #joaquinadesigns

So here's the project I made with the Cathedral window square. It's a Japanese inspired Shifuku bag. Such bags were used to carry tea wares to formal tea ceremonies. I thought the pocket in front was perfect for the window piece.

#textileart #handmadebag #quiltingsquare #joaquinadesigns

A vintage denim Jean jacket that I upcycled with a pieced and quilted batik dragonfly appliqué. This one has sold, but I just wanted to share it with you for a moment .

#upcycledfashion #arttowear #sewsky #sustainablefashion #joaquinadesigns #dragonflies

The #STLDay14 prompt was Texture. This made me think of the Turk's Head Knots tied by my uncle, a merchant marine. I attached them to a wall hanging I'm making in his honor. ⛵️

#macrameknots #textileart #septtextilelove #fiberart #joaquinadesigns

A woman modeling a loose fitting tank top that has an all over abstract print in colors of light purple, blue, and white.

Back view of the tank top described in the first photo.

The summer heat is unrelenting. So I'm still producing light clothes to stay cool in. Here is a loose tank top made from an upcycled rayon shirt. Easy breezy.

#sewSky #upcycledfashion #sustainabledesign #indiedesigner #joaquinadesigns

After a brief break, I'm back to stitching. Good activity for hot weather days.

#handprinted #handstitched #threadpainting #hummingbird #textileart #joaquinadesigns #monoprint

Artist's hand applying brush stroke of paint to a cotton top.

Model wears a handpainted tank top embellished with handmade buttons and abstract motifs on a dusky blue fabric.

Cool threads for hot days. This cropped cotton tank needed a little something extra, so I added a few brush strokes. Available soon in my online shop. One size fits most.

#handpainted #arttowear #handmadeclothig #summerfashion #joaquinadesigns

Halter style dress with side seam pockets is handpainted with floral and striped motifs.

Halter style sundress has back tied drawstring.

My "Swing" sundress is fun for twirling around in. Made of handpainted cotton with big hibiscus flowers front and back. Will be in the online shop soon.

#summerdress #handmadedress #handpaintedfabric #joaquinadesigns

A WIP of a dragonfly printed from a stencil, surrounded by flowers and leaves printed with real plant materials.

Completed fiber art piece with a handprinted dragonfly and flowers and leaves. Details are emphasized with handembroidery.

From monoprint to finished embroidered art piece. This #dragonfly fiber art piece can be used in so many ways:apply to clothing, tote bag, pillow, journal, or simply hang as wall art. Available now in my online shop.

#fiberart #handprinted #handembroidered #textileart #joaquinadesigns

Trying on a pair of oversized thrifted linen trousers.

Removing the waistband and deconstructing the crotch.

Trouser pleats removed.

It's Fashion Revolution Week, so I decided to alter a pair of thrifted linen pants. They're very boxy 80s style with voluminous front pleats. We'll see if I can make it work.

#fashionrevolution #thriftedthreads #vintageremake #slowfashion #reducereuseremake #restyled #joaquinadesigns

The results of my marbled paint job on a fan. 🌈

#marbledpainting #paintedfan #mixedmedia #colorsofthesea #artfullife #joaquinadesigns

A #komebukuro bag (Japanese rice bag). Sashiko embroidery on silk, linen, and Japanese cotton. Use as a handbag, for shopping, travel, or to haul any special items. Really, anything!
Available in my online shop. Link in bio.

#joaquinadesigns #sashikostitching #textileart #japanesericebag

Sashiko "persimmon flower" embroidery in process.

#MkrsmARTch #pattern #stab #handembroidery #sashiko #textileartist #joaquinadesigns #needlework

Printed images of hummingbirds perched on branches with green foliage beneath. Acrylic paint on white cotton cloth.

Celebrating the Spring Equinox with this pic of some monoprints I made on cotton.

#MakersmARTch #print #textileart #hummingbirdart #gelliprint #monoprinting #textileartist #joaquinadesigns

"Holy Orders". A Textile portrait I just finished in time for Lent. Inspired by the Trappist Abbey monks. Cotton and linen.

#fiberart #blueskyartshow #handembroidery #applique #textileartist #joaquinadesigns