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I paint with cloth

The visual arts come in in all forms. One aspect of my art is to use recycled materials. I repurpose, old clothes, colorful castoffs, fabric samples, to sew personal and unique pictures.

Shown is a wearable appliqué in progress.

JEFS sewing workshop
Sewing room scene with collages in progress
JEFS applique process
Sewing collage of a boy boating with his dad

Finding art in memories

A Spooner Reyner shirt used to create "I wanna steer" echos a happier time. The shirt was a memento from a loved one who had passed.

Shown is the reimagined shirt as a 16" x 18" fabric collage of a cherished childhood memory.

The beauty of a quilt

What do you do with the remnant squares from 100 or so printed vests? Sew the scraps together to make a tapestry wall hanging.

Shown is JEFS quilt.

Block quilt quilt hanging on a wall
Multicolor quilt made by JEFS
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