Maker Faire 2015
Once again Maker Faire was a whirlwind of fun! Thanks to everyone who did the weaving!
Weaving Plastic Bags on a Hoop
How to weave a circular plastic bag weaving on a large embroidery hoop – includes video
More Plastic Bag Weaving
The second plastic bag weaving went MUCH faster.
Weaving a dress bodice from plastic bags
My daughter and I are weaving plastic bags into dresses for a Trash Fashion show on May 21st.
My Nephew’s Baby Quilt
A baby quilt sewn from upholstery samples welcomes my new nephew, Tyler.
Weaving a Spiral Rug from Recycled Plastic Bags
Send me your colorful plastic bags!
Valentines from Recycled Maps – “Follow Your Heart”
An important message that gets to the best meaning of Valentines Day
Making Cutting Boards from Wood Scraps
Dale Hoffmeyer saves scraps of wood and glues them together into beautiful cutting boards.
Stitched Maps of Virginia
I was impressed by the stitching by fourth grade students at my children’s school.
Story Loom at Family Science Night
The Story Loom was a super fun creative recycling activity at a local Family Science Night.
Story Loom
My husband makes me a Story Loom that I can use at events to teach about creative reuse of trash.
Make People Crafts from Plastic Caps
My first Trashmagination instructional video – how to make people from plastic caps!
Sewing Pusheen Toys for Christmas
I handmade some cute cat toys based on the popular cartoon, Pusheen, for my kids for Christmas.
Golden Moments Weaving Project – Phase 2
My ambitious hand weaving project continues to take shape.
Crazy as a Loom Weaving Studio
When I visited this studio in July 2009, it became a symbol in my life of following my dreams.
Ball Creatures
My son and his best friend design a whole world of creative characters.
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
We explored our third creative reuse center during our vacation.
Finishing a Weaving Project
My two beautiful towels bring me so much weaving joy.
Sewing a cover for a bolster from recycled upholstery samples
I made a custom ordered bolster cover for my friend’s yoga studio.
Weaving a Weft
Step-by-step photos of how to actually weave on the loom, now that the warp is ready
Composting my Rose Petal Collection
I used to make rose petal beads – but it is time to reduce my Trashmagination stash.
Preparing a Taiko Act for the School Talent Show
I’m teaching my daughter & her friends how to play a basic taiko song for their school talent show.
Threading a Warp on a Floor Loom
I learned the super complex techniques behind putting a warp on a floor loom – with step-by-step photos.
Wacky Dinner Activity
For my daughter’s birthday, we had a mystery meal activity that the girls loved.
Making a Fedora Hat from Lemonade Powder Packages
How satisfying to make a Trashmagination project that has been on my “dream list” for more than a year!