I weave two kinds of rugs from unwanted t-shirts. One type uses the body and sleeves of the t-shirts. The other uses the collars, cuffs and waistbands. The goal is zero waste in t-shirt recycling. Check out this Halloween rug – orange and black stripes – from t-shirt collars, cuffs and waistbands. The loom is
This quilt is made from upcycled neckties. What makes it unusual is that the front and back are made from the same neckties – in two sizes of hexagons.
This quilt uses up the scraps from my previous navy blue necktie quilts – be sure to use up your scraps!
This video tells the story of how my family built an igloo for a Maker Faire in 2019 from about 400 plastic milk jugs.
If you have a lot of unwanted t-shirts, this is a great way to make a super-soft fluffy rug from them.
I made this quilt to upcycle a kite and now it represents my excitement about becoming a high school teacher!
Are your chairs looking a little scruffy? I made new seat covers for two of our dining room chairs from upcycled blue jeans.
In 1997, I sewed a quilt to display at my wedding ceremony but I didn’t love the design, so I have upcycled it into items I love more.
I upcycle a child’s tent into play mats or wall hangings.
This quilt is a complementary project to my first necktie quilt because it uses up the narrow sections of the neckties.
I weave old socks and t-shirts into rugs – this helps me use up the t-shirt components that cannot be used in my fluffy rugs.
In this tutorial, I share how to make fun bags from plastic packaging such as frozen strawberry bags, dried fruit and nut bags, juice pouches and more.
Trashmagination is all about encouraging you to creatively reuse found items and recyclables to make art. However, some materials can be hazardous to your health if you don’t take precautions when working with them.
Can you creatively reuse natural or synthetic hair?
Many people wrap gifts in brown paper bags or fabric, but that is only the start of ways you can wrap gifts without creating trash.
Around the world, there are recycling celebrations in many countries. How could you celebrate recycling this November?
After natural disasters, there are piles of trash as people clean out their ruined homes and possessions. Some artists transform those discarded items into art.
It’s very challenging to find a place to recycle your child’s safety car seats. But Target is partnering with Terracycle to accept car seats during National Child Safety Passenger Week (only until September 23!).
When was the last time you took apart something that was broken – either to fix it or just to be curious? Get tips on how to run a successful take-apart event – either at home or in your community.
These Instagram feeds are providing a lot of creative energy to me these days for rug hooking, weaving, quilting, embroidery, drawing and interesting craft business models.
This incredible exhibit of 17 sea creatures made from beach trash is one of the most impressive creative reuse endeavors I have ever viewed.
Inspiring Trashmagination artists made items from recycled glass, fiber and playing cards.
Ten tidbits of advice based on things that surprised me during my apprenticeship
After nine months of intense learning, we three apprentices survive an intense weekend of evaluations and building performance stages – but also yummy ramen and many laughs.
Here’s a life experience I NEVER expected to have – luckiest woman ever!
