Oblong Books & Music

Recycle, Re-create, Re-enjoy You don't even need a sewing machine toupcycle old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dollsthat are fresh, playful, and utterly captivating. It's easy as feltingthe wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitchingeverything together using simple hand-sewing skills. Noted designerCrispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introducesyou to the beautiful possiblities in old sweaters. "Crispina's blanketsand throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds,chairs, couches, and floors. She's a great artist who understandstexture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not tomention a car, or an old refurbished orange trunk seat " - Carly Simon"Crispina makes the most beautiful soulful blankets, pillows, andsweaters, out of people's old sweaters. In this amazing and magicalbook she shares her secrets so that you can do it too." - Ben Cohen,cofounder of Ben & Jerry's