Events

Come to The Bookloft on Friday, March 12th, where Crispina ffrench will be demonstrating some of the techniques from her new book, The Sweater Chop Shop!

You don’t even need a sewing machine to turn old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dolls that are fresh, playful, and captivating. It’s as easy as felting the wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitching everything together using simple hand-sewing skills. Noted designer Crispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introduces you to the beautiful possibilities to be found in old sweaters.

“Crispina’s blankets and throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds, chairs, couches and floors. She’s a great artist who understands texture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not to mention a car, or an old refurbished orange truck seat!!” — Carly Simon

Crispina ffrench started making clothing from recycled sweaters and hand-woven clothing right after college, and turned it into a successful business shortly thereafter. In 2003, she started Fuschia, a design business and retail store, to create and sell her recycled-sweater creations. Her work has been featured in Country Living, Cottage Living, Country Home, New York Magazine, Midwest Living, Berkshire Living, Metropolis, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and the Baltimore Sun. She lives with her husband and three children in the Berkshires.

For more information about Crispina and her wonderful designs check out her website www.crispina.com