Eco-conscious artisans and buyers alike should check out the new Web site Cosa Verde, an environmentally focused marketplace.
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I always have scraps of yarn left over from big projects... I love to use them to create little critters for my children to play with or crochet around a cardboard box to make something new to hold...
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In this age of overconsumption, the world can learn important lessons from crafters: doing things yourself, reusing materials, and making heirlooms meant to last.
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I combined the fabulous pattern from Cal Patch with the techniques from Natalie Chanin's (Alabama Chanin) book The Alabama Stitch Book. I met both of them at the Alabama Chanin workshop a year ago...
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Two items from Goodwill, made into one cute sweater vest. Cut off the bottom of the men's shirt and sew it to the bottom of the too short sweater- all done!
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With a little red paint and some dry-erase pens, you can add some Feng Shui mojo to your home for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
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Draw-cord gathering is a stable, easy way to create even gathers. Try this technique to recycle a floor-length curtain into a new valance!
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Recycling things doesn't mean compromising cute, trendy style. You can make this cute, vintage pinup apron with one place mat and two napkins!
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This one-of-a-kind mirror was created using recycled soda pop cans. Hours of work goes into cut cutting each piece and hammering into place using tiny little nails.The mirror measures approx 12" X...
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I made this top out of a striped jersey dress I had in my closet and haven't worn in years. I cut the front and back pieces of the shirt from the bottom of the dress, turning it sideways so the...
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Last week, while reading this post from Creature Comforts I discovered that Old Navy (of all places) was carrying a line of Charley Harper products! I was so thrilled, that I dashed out the...
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Need a quick holiday skirt for your tree? Try this pleated tree skirt and recycle a used tablecloth while you're at it!
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I refashioned a boring thrift store cardigan into an eye catching piece of art. Easy peasy. The full tutorial is on my blog at http://bonnindesigns.blogspot.com
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This is the story of an epic garment refashioning. It started a week ago when I was at Goodwill looking for neckties to use for a different project. I decided to look through the sweaters...
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I never thought I was emotionally attached to my sewing machine. Little did I know!
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Change the complete look and style of a T-shirt with one simple technique...and a handy needle!
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I call these frames "redeemed" because they are made from restyled frames (found at various thrift shops- polished & painted to be pretty again) and magazines that were on there way to the...
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