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Kat Hover, Joaquina Design Studio
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Textile artist, Ecofashion designer, practitioner of sustainable fabric dyeing and botanical art, gardener, animal lover, avid collector of vintage textiles.

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Embracing the cozy season with this Everyday Jumper. Made of fine wale corduroy in an earthy print. Loose fitting, designed for layering. A-line with side seam pockets. Available in my online shop tomorrow!

#layeredfashion #ooakfashion #falljumper #classicstyle #handmadeclothing #madeinoregon
Woman dressed in a knee length A line Jumper layered over a turtleneck sweater and knit leggings. Fabric is honey colored with a light blue, black, tan, and light green overall print. Back view of the corduroy jumper described in the first photo. Back shoulder yoke above a center box pleat.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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A vintage denim Jean jacket that I upcycled with a pieced and quilted batik dragonfly appliqué. This one has sold, but I just wanted to share it with you for a moment .

#upcycledfashion #arttowear #sewsky #sustainablefashion #joaquinadesigns #dragonflies
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The #STLDay14 prompt was Texture. This made me think of the Turk's Head Knots tied by my uncle, a merchant marine. I attached them to a wall hanging I'm making in his honor. ⛵️

#macrameknots #textileart #septtextilelove #fiberart #joaquinadesigns
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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The summer heat is unrelenting. So I'm still producing light clothes to stay cool in. Here is a loose tank top made from an upcycled rayon shirt. Easy breezy.

#sewSky #upcycledfashion #sustainabledesign #indiedesigner #joaquinadesigns
A woman modeling a loose fitting tank top that has an all over abstract print in colors of light purple, blue, and white. Back view of the tank top described in the first photo.
August 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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After a brief break, I'm back to stitching. Good activity for hot weather days.

#handprinted #handstitched #threadpainting #hummingbird #textileart #joaquinadesigns #monoprint
August 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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For #WorldEmbroideryDay I thought I 'd share this little bird crossbody bag I made with #upcycled fabric scraps. The bird is #handstitched #applique and #embroidery on cotton twill. Lots of inside pockets too. If you'd like to make it yours, it's available in my online shop. See bio for link.
Mini crossbody bag has an embroidered and appliqued bird on the outer flap. Black cotton twill with black paracord strap. Interior of minibag is lined with cotton print of abstract trees on an ivory background and has three separate pockets .
July 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Cool threads for hot days. This cropped cotton tank needed a little something extra, so I added a few brush strokes. Available soon in my online shop. One size fits most.

#handpainted #arttowear #handmadeclothig #summerfashion #joaquinadesigns
Artist's hand applying brush stroke of paint to a cotton top. Model wears a handpainted tank top embellished with handmade buttons and abstract motifs on a dusky blue fabric.
July 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Various rust dyed textiles on my worktable. Good start to the week.

#BlueSkyArtShow #textileart #rustprints #surfacedesign #fiberart #handdyedfabric
Assorted fabrics showing various prints made from rusty objects. Colors are oranges and grays on white to beige backgrounds.
July 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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My "Swing" sundress is fun for twirling around in. Made of handpainted cotton with big hibiscus flowers front and back. Will be in the online shop soon.

#summerdress #handmadedress #handpaintedfabric #joaquinadesigns
Halter style dress with side seam pockets is handpainted with floral and striped motifs. Halter style sundress has back tied drawstring.
July 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Sorry for the intrusion of
my voice, but it's my favorite Leonard
July 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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I must have been influenced by June's Rose Moon, cos I made this little festival bag with an appliqued rose medallion that was cut from vintage linen. This handy little bag is available in my online shop right now:
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#handmadebags #sustainablefashion #festivalbag
Small crossbody bag in brick-red denim has a rose medallion appliqued to its front flap. Interior of small crossbody bag is lined with rose printed cotton and has three pockets for holding a phone, cards, cash, or other small items. Back of the Rose Festival Bag has a pocket large enough for a phone or sunglasses.
July 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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My current muse: wild poppies growing along the roadside. Gotta capture these while I can, in photos and in prints on cotton. Will be adding stitching to the printed cloth.

#wildflowers #poppies #monoprints #textileart #handcutstencils
A field of wildflowers with bright orange poppies. Stenciled images of poppies printed on cotton cloth.
June 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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It's so refreshing to be on an app where I don't have to be a slave to an algorithm. Enjoying the low tide at Ghost Beach, Neskowin, Oregon with my pooch, Chico.

#Pacificcoast #oregonbeaches #summerdays #seasideliving #barnacles #breakers
A barnacle encrusted tree stump on the sandy beach at Neskowin, Oregon A woman and her little dog pose on the beach as waves break in the background.
June 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The exercise of First Amendment Rights, McMinnville, Oregon.

#nokings #noautocracy #powertothepeople
June 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Creating easy breezy tops for the summer. The Carmen Boxy Top is made from an organic cotton in a pretty floral print. Size Med. Loose fit. Available now in my shop.
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Let me know what garments speak to you for summer ☀️

#handmadeclothing #indiedesigner #sewsky
A loose fitting blouse with a square neckline and cap sleeves. Bright pink floral print on dark brown background. Back view of the boxy top with a square neckline.
June 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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From monoprint to finished embroidered art piece. This #dragonfly fiber art piece can be used in so many ways:apply to clothing, tote bag, pillow, journal, or simply hang as wall art. Available now in my online shop.

#fiberart #handprinted #handembroidered #textileart #joaquinadesigns
A WIP of a dragonfly printed from a stencil, surrounded by flowers and leaves printed with real plant materials. Completed fiber art piece with a handprinted dragonfly and flowers and leaves. Details are emphasized with handembroidery.
June 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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My final #memademay2025 post is this 1940s style dress with a sweetheart neckline and princess seams. I used a vintage cotton knit and one of my mom's McCall patterns from the 1970s! The retro look was really big then as it is now.

#sewSky #garmentsewing #handmadeclothes #slowfashion #retrostyle
A knee length dress with short puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and princess seams made from a red rose floral print on black background. Closeup of the sweetheart neckline and gathered puff sleeves on a 1940s style dress.
May 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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An empire waistline sundress made entirely from vintage crepe fabrics. The bodice fabric came from a 1970s mumuu that I upcycled. I like the contrast in scale of the floral prints.

#memademay #sundress #sewSky #garmentsewing #joaquinadesignstudio
Midilength Sleeveless sundress in multicolored floral print. Bodice of sundress shows contrasting large scale print fabric with mod floral design in blue, orange, and lime green.
May 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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French Country-style apron made from two long remnants of Waverly "Saison de Printemps " linen. I ❤️ the big roosters and the roomy pocket. I made bias tape for the straps, trim, and ties.

#handmadeapron #sewSky #memademay #vintageWaverlyfabric #joaquinadesignstudio #joaquinadesignsapron
May 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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A Japanese Knot Bag made from a remnant of 1970s vintage linen, lined with a bright yellow cotton poplin. Easy and breezy. Goes well with my pink shirt don't ya think?

#japaneseknotbag #sewsky #reversiblebag #vintagelinen #memademay #springdressing #memademay2025
May 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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I used one of my favorite shirts from the 90s as a pattern for this cotton gauze top. The fabric used to be white, but I dyed it hot pink because I love color 💗 Details in alt text.

#memademay #pink! #dopaminedressing #sewsky #garmentsewing #MMM2025 #OOAKfashion #prociondyed
Long sleeved banded collar shirt has front button placket, two patch pockets, buttoned cuffs, and side vents. Details of collar, front placket, and patch pockets on women's pink top.
May 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Not having enough yardage of this embossed cotton to make an entire garment, I pieced strips of linen with it to make a simple blouse. Indigo patch added on back just for fun.

#memademay #nofastfashion #zerowastesewing #springthreads #indiedesigner #joaquinadesignstudio
May 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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They took a while to resize, but my altered linen trousers have become much more comfortable, with an elasticized waist and much better fit. That's my pup, Chico in the background 😍

#alteredcouture #remade #fashionrevolution #lovelinen #wearwhatyoulove #slowfashion #zerowastesewist
April 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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It's Fashion Revolution Week, so I decided to alter a pair of thrifted linen pants. They're very boxy 80s style with voluminous front pleats. We'll see if I can make it work.

#fashionrevolution #thriftedthreads #vintageremake #slowfashion #reducereuseremake #restyled #joaquinadesigns
Trying on a pair of oversized thrifted linen trousers. Removing the waistband and deconstructing the crotch. Trouser pleats removed.
April 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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The results of my marbled paint job on a fan. 🌈

#marbledpainting #paintedfan #mixedmedia #colorsofthesea #artfullife #joaquinadesigns
April 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM