Blue Paisley Quilted Jacket

Item Description: Soft blue, yellow and green hues adorn this paisley patterend quilted jacket. Made from upcycled fabric this garment will soften with wear. Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with a small amount of detergent and no fabric softener. To soften without wear, tumble dry on low for about 10 minutes, then air dry. About the Artist: I was lucky to have been raised by creative parents. My mom owned her own sewing/alterations business (who was also a big fan of thrift stores/junk shops), so it's no surprise that I love being in my sewing room and in thrift stores and at estate sales. After I graduated from college and began working in higher education (I'm a college professor), I realized that I needed a hobby to⁠ help me get through the semester (it's fun, but...then there's grading!). In 2005, my hobby became my creative alter-ego, Ms. Elaineous.⁠ All of this eventually blossomed into a passion for combining art, sewing, shopping (second-hand), and conservation; I take pre