slowfashion – Page 2 – Maria Magnolia Designs

Release the Chains!

Upcycle worn and preloved jeans with parts you might have overlooked. Some of the most creative work with denim upcycling comes from

A very happy collaboration was formed after a young artist attended one of my workshops. I had always admired his painted denim

In college I had a pair of “lucky” overalls that I always wore for difficult exams and for some reason they seemed

Mother’s Day in Nicaragua is celebrated on May 30th. There is a shelter in Managua for mothers with their children who are

Earth Day is only celebrated once a year on April 22 although it should be every day. This year is no exception

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, a group of women artists in Managua decided to host a series of

Two denim ponchos have emerged after exploring new ways to deconstruct jeans. Harvesting denim usually involves getting as much usable fabric as

First, let me clarify by clearly stating that I am NOT a fan of beauty contests. With that being said, I was

A new (and first!) grandchild has left me pondering the future…. If children’s lives are so different from their parents’, imagine how

An upcoming ecologically themed Christmas fair meant thinking about more denim upcycling ideas to decorate a booth. What better way to say