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Maddening Mathematics (with Jeans)

Yes, I do love jeans! You can find them in countless shades of blue and sizes. And yes, they are all beautiful.

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July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
mhwespinosa
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bluejeans, denim, denimlover, remake, slowfashion, upcycledenim

A very easy (3step) quilted summer vest

Tons of clothing and domestic cast-offs continue to make their way here. I try to focus my work on denim, but this

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July 12, 2021
mhwespinosa
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recycle, repurpose, sewing, summer, upcycle, vest

Hurray for the Red, White and Blue on this 4th of July!

Now that I am sewing a lot more, I am happy to find this lost photo of a “despedida” (going away) gift

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July 4, 2021
mhwespinosa
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Cathedral window, denim, US flag, USA

Ebbs and Flows, Peak and Valleys

I love to sew. Repeat. I love to upcycle denim. Repeat. While the 2 activities above are my joy, there are often

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June 25, 2021June 25, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, denimlover, denimupcycle, sewing

Where Have you Been? Rather, Where Have I Been?!

My obsession with upcycling denim has only grown as I have found new and ridiculously abundant sources of jeans. From traditional patchwork

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June 8, 2021June 8, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, denimlover

The Ties That Bind Us

The wedding and festivities are now over and the packing to return home begins. First, take a Covid test to enter the

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May 11, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
aprons, fabric, sewing

A Reverse Culture, Fast Fashion Shock!

Traveling from a “developing” country (not “third world”) to the United States has both positive and negative effects, especially for those who

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April 26, 2021April 26, 2021
mhwespinosa
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#denim, #denimlover, #denimupcycle, #fastfashionkills, #mending, #slowfashion

“To everything, turn, turn, turn……. there is a season….”

Sometimes you get song tunes and lyrics in your head and they just won’t go away! I have just lost the most

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April 12, 2021
mhwespinosa
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Wonderful Holy Week Traditions! Oh, the Sights, Sounds, Tastes, and much more…..

Holy Week (Semana Santa) is upon us and the traditions continue, even if hampered by the pandemic. Some are culinary, some are

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March 30, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
catholic, food, Holy Week, Semana Santa, Traditions

Spring and Other Ideas Have Sprung

The Vernal Equinox and fresh new ideas have come! While the pandemic continues to rage on, life goes on. Nature continues in

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March 23, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
denim, denimlover, denimupcycle, spring

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