MICHELLE REYNOLDS

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In 1985 Michelle Reynolds moved to Birmingham with a car load of hand-me- down furniture and a stack of Metropolitan Home magazines. These helped Michelle teach herself how to make her own slipcovers to give new life to her old furniture. She bartered for an industrial sewing machine, bought painter's drop cloths, and covered every piece of furniture she had. This began a practice of recycling what others would discard. She worked as a visual merchandiser for stores, all the while honing her design skills and craft. When she became a full-time slipcover maker, the fabric scraps piled up. Because she couldn't bear to throw anything away, she turned them into functional and wearable art. Handbags, upcycled clothing and story quilts are all one-of-a-kind creations.