T-Shirt Quilt – Everybody’s Got Wings
I hand-quilted a t-shirt from an Innovation Engineering conference with a design and message I loved.
Sewing “Flat People”
My daughter designs a version of paper dolls with fabric scraps.
Making Taiko Ornaments for Nen Daiko
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers.
Golden Moments Weaving
This weaving project took two years and is like a puzzle of major epiphanies in my life.
Japanese Drum or Taiko from Recycled Plastic Fruit Cups
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.
Donating my Green Roof Costume
The green roof company Up Top Acres can now feature my costume to further their wonderful mission of creative urban farming.
My First Five Quilts
I started quilting in 1989 with no training and my first quilts were very oddly constructed. But I loved making them!
Bench cover from upholstery samples
I salvaged a bench that had mold on its upholstery by making a new cover from interior design sample fabrics.
Hooked Rug from Recycled T-shirts – Earthworms
I call this my Earthworms rug because I think the peach colored fabric looks like worms crawling across the rug.
Taiko Bachi Bags
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group
Hooked Rug for Nora’s Chorus Teacher
A hand-hooked rug from recycled wool scraps expresses our appreciation of a special teacher.
Racing Toilet Paper Roll Cars Using Gravity
Make your recycled cardboard car craft project more exciting with a bit of gravity and racing.
Embroidery Floss Organizers from Cereal Boxes
A simple cardboard system helps me find the right color of embroidery floss leftovers quickly.
Before PowerPoint: My Posters
In the 1990s, when I wanted to lead a meeting or training, I would make colorful and fun posters.
Trashion Fashion DC 2015
We overcame the stomach flu & made our debut in our woven plastic bag dresses!
Trashmagination TV Interview by State Delegate Ken Plum
It was fun to talk about the Trashion Fashion show and other creative reuse projects.
Make a Smartphone Stand from Recycled Plastic Container
Use this template to make a handy stand to keep your smartphone upright for hands-free viewing.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts – Dried Fruit Bag Desk Organizers
I sewed raisin and dried blueberry bags into cute cubic desk organizers for the kids’ teachers.
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