Crochet + Patchwork Can Be Very Cool

I don't normally mix fashion with interiors but in this case...

Hello dear friends, sorry for the pause here - I was buried under a great deal of everything else with no time to even think of inspiring interiors-related topics to discuss with you. That’s why I decided to pause for the holidays and return to this space when I have things to share that I felt a genuine passion for. I don’t want to waste your time just blah-blahing about stuff for the sake of filling space.

I’m happy to report that I’m back at it for 2023 and have a lot to share in this new year… So in the days ahead prepare to see me once a day here, Monday-Friday.

NOW my sweethearts… Let’s get started with two things you may never have thought you’d see here:

CROCHET and PATCHWORK.

And while I’m far from knowing the ins and outs of fashion trends, I did see a connection to this shop and interiors (cozy, sustainable, vintage) so I wanted to show you how these old school crafts can be made to look very cool when paired with the right things, worn by people who know how to wear them, and those who decorate with style… I honestly think stylish people can decorate or wear almost anything and pull it off - don’t you?! Let’s examine the lovely crochet and patchwork fashion from the The Honeybea Shop in Toronto.

About this collection, “Using the lost and love-filled textiles once stitched at the kitchen table, in front of the fire or in the big comfy chair beneath the snowy window, we bring you an archive of original remnant patchwork that remains steeped in the warmth of where it came from. Colourful knit scarves that double as a cozy throw, heavy weighted antique florals with a festive feel, chunky sweaters to wrap or zip up in, and an astoundingly beautiful series of salvaged, hand-pieced quilt coats form the foundation of our last collection of the year.

I love that description. But it also fits a living space, right? That cozy nostalia we all love this time of year. The fireplace on, the warm blanket, the cup of tea at our side, our beloved pet in our lap.

I not only want one of those quilted coats (which are popular in Copenhagen street fashion right now) but I love seeing these patterns and colors in a home because they work well, adding charm and coziness.

About The Honeybea Shop, “Tucked away in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Art + Design District you will find the warm and welcoming Honeybea studio. Lovingly coined 'The Designhive', this busy little workshop stacked floor to ceiling with a feast of found fabrics and sacred heirloom textiles has flourished with creativity and unstoppable innovation in the sustainable fashion space for nearly two decades. A pioneer of the upcycle movement and passionate circular fashion advocate, textile artist and thrift fanatic Rebecca Caulford’s original vintage-inspired designs are so much more than simply recycling and repurposing second hand materials. Using her self-taught craft to capture and transform the deep, inherent love she feels from old world textiles, Caulford has found a common, heart-warming thread that bonds and disarms us all in her nostalgic and influential Heirloom Textile Collections.'“

Can you imagine crochet and patchwork in your home? It may take some bravery, or? Can you visualize it a little better now after seeing these images? What do you think?

Psst: The Honeybea Shop is also on Instagram here.