WELCOME CREATIVES!

Welcome to PRETTY BLUE RAGS. Created for funktified makers & artists, this is a space where creativity blooms through every stitch and scrap. Here you'll discover mixed-media textile art kits thoughtfully curated to inspire imagination, encourage soulful making & transform beautiful materials into extraordinary works of art. If you believe that cloth holds magic, you've found your place.

Elegance is discovered in the imperfect.

Imperfection is sacred in the studio. Reclaimed & new textiles along with handmade papers are set free to become works of art. Pre-loved treasures can find new purpose. Tattered edged denim is a beautiful canvas & messy metallic paint splatters add a bit of joy to life.

Hi! I’m Nell

I am a mixed-media textile collage artist.

My journey to handcrafting began in the Bronx, New York when I was a little girl. Grandma Rowena raised me. She was a gifted seamstress. I miss her. Grandma introduced me to sewing. Her beautiful black and gold antique Singer sewing machine fascinated me. She patiently taught me how to measure, cut & sew using all kinds of “material” as Grandma used to say. Often, she would take me to a charming fabric shop down the street from where we lived. My first finished piece was a light blue and white dotted swiss dress for the first day of school. My heart gravitated to denim & textured cloth.

Grandma not only instilled within my young psyche an adoration for making things, she also made sure I realized the importance of sharing my gifts & being a good person.


Over the years, I have been on a challenging yet amazing self-taught journey. I have studied the intricate aspects of mixed-media collage, textile art & graphic design. The elegant chaos of collage makes my soul happy.

SUSTAINABILITY-SHARING-CARING

I am dedicated to achieving a kinship between producing art & maintaining a dedication to sustainability. I use a mix of vintage, thrifted and new supplies. All vintage & thrifted finds are thoroughly cleaned & sanitized. Some are even sun-dried. Eco-friendly supplies are a staple. Most shipping materials are reusable/recyclable.
 Note:  5% of all company profits will be split going to rainforesttrust.org and doctorswithoutborders.org. They are causes that I feel are worthy of recognition, appreciation & aid.
  

Enjoy your experience here! Come back often because you never what wonders you might find. My smoke free home studio is located on the beautiful South Shore of Long Island in the state of New York.

I believe true happiness is derived from loving who you are, helping others and spreading positivity.

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