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Ashley is a long-time Telluride local. She graduated from Telluride in 2005 and then went to school for graphic design at the Art Institute. Her husband, two kids, and her live on Deep Creek Mesa raising horses, chickens, dogs, ducks, and a smuggled cat from Hawaii.
She had been creating chalkboards and the occasional design piece here and there. In November 2023, a friend of hers named Lorena taught her how to make a simple pair of joggers and her mind just went running. Since November, she has upcycled dozens of joggers from old quilts, created her own pattern for long hooded jackets, and has since created over 20+ upcycled quilt jackets.
When Ashley was in art school, she remembers seeing all the fashion kids displaying their pieces in the hallways. She said, “I remember thinking if I ever learn how to make clothes I'm going to show this fashion students how it's done.” Fast forward 15 years later, she is preparing for her first-ever fashion show line for TAB. Everything in the line has been upcycled. “It's ignited a passion in me and I've never been more in love with sewing”.
Ashley is looking forward to tackling new designs in the future and being a part of the slow fashion movement.
Telluride Arts asked Ashley a few questions…
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?
"Well shit, I can't believe that worked". I say this all the time when making an article of clothing that I haven't done before.
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Listening to Jungle, they are by far my favorite band and their music videos are insane.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORK ON?
Lots of custom quilt jackets and lately I've been working on upcycled hockey jerseys.
WHAT IS YOUR CHOSEN ARTISTIC MEDIUM?
Upcycling clothing followed by custom chalkboards.
WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TALENT?
I'm good with kids and animals.
WHAT WAS A GROWTH MOMENT OR BARRIER-BREAKING REALIZATION FOR YOU?
I remember right after Kim Lake started Camp Bird she said she wished she had done it sooner. In my mind, I thought making clothes would be so hard so I put it off for years. Kim's words were a huge influence for me to start creating.
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