The Colorado Collection

A young boy wears a colorful plaid pullover, with his hand over a brown messenger bag covered in patches. He wears a dark blue knitted beanie and embroidered blue pants with contrasting orange cargo pockets.

Wet-felted merino wool pullover, embroidered topographic map pants, and messenger bag with patches.

The model sways his body away from the camera, allowing the back of the messenger bag to become visible.

Action shot of my boys' look, revealing more patches on the back of the bag.

A young girl poses with her right leg out to the side. She is wearing a quilted vest showing a scene from Colorado. Her hand is on a brown messenger bag with patches. She also wears a blue pinstripe embroidered mini skirt, light orange paisley leggings, and solid dark orange knit top.

Scenic quilted puffer vest with embroidered velvet miniskirt and bandana paisley leggings.

Back view of my girls' look, showing off additional quilting on the puffer vest, which reads

Vest created by quilting on top of a custom-designed scene Colorado's Garden of the Gods

A girl wears a slim-fitting dark orange knit shirt and embroidered blue pants with contrast orange cargo pockets.

Bonus image to showcase embroidered pants with merino wool top

The Colorado Collection taps into my nostalgia for Girl Scout camp and Colorado’s natural beauty. Using an earthy color palette, I draw from camping references, including badges, bandanas, topographic maps, and plaid. Featured looks highlight handcrafted elements, including wet-felted merino wool, embroidered yarn motifs, a woven friendship bracelet strap, and a quilted vest showcasing my hometown’s natural marvel: Garden of the Gods.

Nicole McCloskey

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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