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Sew-cute Ways to Upcycle Fabric
Sewing with upcycled fabrics is a fantastic way to create while supporting sustainability. These fabrics might have once been part of another project, a forgotten stash, or even pre-loved clothing. By choosing upcycled materials, you’re reducing waste, keeping perfectly good fabric out of the landfill, and giving it a
A Yard Sale & the Magic of Upcycling Paper!
"What do you mean by upcycled paper?" We get this question a lot. Upcycled paper isn’t just a blank canvas; it’s filled with character, texture, and history. Artists that have started projects, found some burst of beauty in it and decided it was 'just the thing' to fit into an art project. Working with gently used pap
Maker Monday: Time to Take a Break and Rejuvenate!
As the year winds down, I’m choosing a different path—one that doesn’t leave me frazzled, overworked, or chasing unrealistic goals. This year, I’m wrapping it up with crafts that feel good to make, not ones that add to the stress. Instead of pushing myself to "do it all," I’ve been reflecting on what truly worked and w
Sewing Without Perfection: Embracing the Joy of Trying New Things
There’s something magical about sewing with different fabrics, textures, and threads. Each material has its own personality—soft, sturdy, stretchy, or silky—and every project is an opportunity to explore something new. But for a long time, I let perfectionism get in the way. I’d obsess over every stitch, rework seams u
Sewing Kitties: A Purr-fectly Fun Project
There’s nothing quite as delightful as sewing little kitties, especially with upcycled fabrics that have such lovely textures. Each stitch felt like bringing a tiny character to life, and as I worked, I pictured these stray kitties scattering across the studio floor, ready to find their new homes. Upcycled fabrics made
Adventures at FabMo: Crafty Chaos with Charlie and Melissa
What happens when you send three crafty friends into an upcycled wonderland like FabMo? A lot of excited chatter, a few impulsive grabs, and somehow... almost no photos. Oops. FabMo is an upcycler's paradise in the bay area - all donation-based, filled with rescued fabrics, trims, and quirky materials just waiting for
Strawberry Shortcake Nostalgia: Sew Cute, Right?
Let’s talk about the sweetest project I’ve tackled lately—sewing with a vintage Strawberry Shortcake sheet. The sheet was given to me by a kind woman who shared my love for upcycled treasures and wanted a tote bag, two kitchen towels and two pot holders. It wasn’t the vibrant pink it used to be; years of love had softe