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If you know me, you know I abhor waste. This is what 135 packages look like after breaking the joke down. I save most packaging for reuse. Including bubble and paper. The only thing that will going into my waste basket is the small pile of unusable tape and strips that I had to cut off. —— #reducereuserecycle #makegoodjokes #makegoodchoices #aprilfools #aprilfoolsprank #nowaste (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2gnLFupW2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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And don’t you dare think I kept all of this fun to myself. You’re welcome @janandirissmom … Was happy to make your day. #ifuckingloveaprilfirst (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2ZVMOO77v/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hey @josh_haims I think a package was delivered. Can you grab it? (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0g3THuMxE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#fatstacks (at Dreamland Recording Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CavAZI_O9-t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My favorite install shot because @jebers and I match the work ! #twinning **** #softsculpture #sculpture #contemporaryknitting #contemporarycrochet #contemporarysculpture #yarnbombing #yarn #knitting #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #yarnbomb #fiberart #fibers #textiles #textileart #womenartists #femaleartist #womeninthearts #artinthetimeofcorona #pandemicart (at Mountainside, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV-WI9s92T/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So excited for you @a_russo_29 and @jebers ! **** #softsculpture #sculpture #contemporaryknitting #contemporarycrochet #contemporarysculpture #yarnbombing #yarn #knitting #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #yarnbomb #fiberart #fibers #textiles #textileart #womenartists #femaleartist #womeninthearts #artinthetimeofcorona #pandemicart https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV93eXsRoe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Installation shots… please note Peaches. The cat they may very well destroy this piece. **** #softsculpture #sculpture #contemporaryknitting #contemporarycrochet #contemporarysculpture #yarnbombing #yarn #knitting #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #yarnbomb #fiberart #fibers #textiles #textileart #womenartists #femaleartist #womeninthearts #artinthetimeofcorona #pandemicart (at Mountainside, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV9tNaMxW9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So excited to announce that “Cascade” has found it’s forever home. Thanks so much @a_russo_29 and @jebers for choosing her to live in your home. Oops. I just anthropomorphized a piece of artwork. Weird. **** #softsculpture #sculpture #contemporaryknitting #contemporarycrochet #contemporarysculpture #yarnbombing #yarn #knitting #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #yarnbomb #fiberart #fibers #textiles #textileart #womenartists #femaleartist #womeninthearts #artinthetimeofcorona #pandemicart (at Mountainside, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV9Pe7MPq2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I always wanted a drywall knife. #hatchbacksdon’tfitdrywall #measuretwicecutonce #duh (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCvJHFuver/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Never ever take pictures in a public bathroom. Unless… (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYUEnWclRdV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Lessons learned: 1. You can make a giant sweater in 10 days if you work 15 hours a day but it’s not advisable. 2. Adhesives don’t work in sub zero temperatures. 3. That includes Velcro. 4. And duct tape. 5. Fastening 200 safety pins in 12’ really hurts your fingers. But having a tremendous team made it so much easier. HUGE thanks to @stephieo10 , Ethan, Alex and Seamus for helping me install this gigantic sweater on Monday. Couldn’t have built it without you guys. 📷 thanks Alex! •••••••••••••••• #passtheclimatebill #buildbackbetter #buildbackbetteract #climateactionnow #LCV #cleanenergy #patchwork #uglychristmassweater (at Concord, New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXzxteZswKA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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96. That’s how many sweaters were deconstructed to create this 13’ tall, 10’ wide sculpture. The sweaters, sourced from thrift stores in philadelphia, were cut into pieces then sewn back together like a patchwork quilt. The Build Back Better Sweater was created for @lcvoters to thank the New Hampshire delegation for their support of the Build Back Better Act. While the legislation was stalled last week the League of Conservation Voters will continue to fight for the act to become law. For the climate, for jobs and for justice. 📷 thanks @meaganexplores for the amazing photos! •••••••••••••••• #passtheclimatebill #buildbackbetter #buildbackbetteract #climateactionnow #LCV #cleanenergy #patchwork #uglychristmassweater (at Concord, New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXw9hd0MDDy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Finally ready to share the finished piece I’ve been working on for the last 30 days. A million thanks to the League of Conservation Voters and Taskforce for inviting me to *build back* one gigantic sweater *better*. Upcoming posts will include some fun details… Stay tuned. •••••••••••••••• #passtheclimatebill #buildbackbetter #buildbackbetteract #climateactionnow #LCV #cleanenergy #patchwork #uglychristmassweater (at Concord, New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/mmhaims/p/CXufnqLME1Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Oh heeyyy New Hampshire… #letsgo •••••••••••••••• #buildbackbetter #monochromatic #nextbigthing #WIP #workinprogress #patchwork #uglychristmassweater (at Concord, New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtNjkpu7Zu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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ummm, sorry bout the blood. It’s not a great project unless you sew until your fingers bleed. •••••••••••••••• #buildbackbetter #monochromatic #nextbigthing #WIP #workinprogress #patchwork #uglychristmassweater #whatwasithinking (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXezAyrsakB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I will forever be thankful to @thehandworkstudio for providing the most amazing materials to their students at Teen Fashion Bootcamp. These magnetic pin cushions have saved me during this project. And thanks @noahaims for letting me “borrow” it. And some of your sweaters. #buildbackbetter #monochromatic #nextbigthing #WIP #workinprogress #patchwork #uglychristmassweater #whatwasithinking (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/mmhaims/p/CXbabNpuba-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is what my studio looks like (and me) at the start of a new project. Looking forward to the next ten days. And yes. It’s practically fucking Christmas. It’s like an advent calendar. #buildbackbetter #monochromatic #nextbigthing #WIP #workinprogress (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXZlayNPyFW/?utm_medium=tumblr