Sewing “Flat People”
My daughter designs a version of paper dolls with fabric scraps.
My daughter designs a version of paper dolls with fabric scraps.
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers.
This weaving project took two years and is like a puzzle of major epiphanies in my life.
After noticing the wood grain pattern on a brand of recycled apple sauce containers, I designed this craft of a Japanese drum or taiko, which is often made from a wooden barrel here in the US.
The green roof company Up Top Acres can now feature my costume to further their wonderful mission of creative urban farming.
I started quilting in 1989 with no training and my first quilts were very oddly constructed. But I loved making them!
I salvaged a bench that had mold on its upholstery by making a new cover from interior design sample fabrics.
I call this my Earthworms rug because I think the peach colored fabric looks like worms crawling across the rug.
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group
A hand-hooked rug from recycled wool scraps expresses our appreciation of a special teacher.
Make your recycled cardboard car craft project more exciting with a bit of gravity and racing.
A simple cardboard system helps me find the right color of embroidery floss leftovers quickly.
In the 1990s, when I wanted to lead a meeting or training, I would make colorful and fun posters.
We overcame the stomach flu & made our debut in our woven plastic bag dresses!
It was fun to talk about the Trashion Fashion show and other creative reuse projects.
Use this template to make a handy stand to keep your smartphone upright for hands-free viewing.
I sewed raisin and dried blueberry bags into cute cubic desk organizers for the kids’ teachers.
Once again Maker Faire was a whirlwind of fun! Thanks to everyone who did the weaving!
How to weave a circular plastic bag weaving on a large embroidery hoop – includes video
The second plastic bag weaving went MUCH faster.
My daughter and I are weaving plastic bags into dresses for a Trash Fashion show on May 21st.
A baby quilt sewn from upholstery samples welcomes my new nephew, Tyler.
Send me your colorful plastic bags!
An important message that gets to the best meaning of Valentines Day
The Story Loom was a super fun creative recycling activity at a local Family Science Night.