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.
Taiko Bachi Bags
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group
DIY Green Screen for Creative Video Projects
Our family loves to make creative video projects and built a temporary green screen.
My Nephew’s Baby Quilt
A baby quilt sewn from upholstery samples welcomes my new nephew, Tyler.
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.
Sewing a cover for a bolster from recycled upholstery samples
I made a custom ordered bolster cover for my friend’s yoga studio.
Make a Tree Friend – Pre-School Kit
I made a kit that teachers would use to get their class to adopt a tree for the school year.
TrashAnatomy Shark Model
Check out the first TrashAnatomy model – an anatomy teaching model made entirely from trash.
Woven Mask from Recycled T-Shirts
My latest weaving project for my Weaving a Life course is a mask.
Making a Giant Cushion from Blue Jeans
Our old jeans make a sturdy cushion for our kids’ hanging tent, the HugglePod.
Upcycle Creative Reuse Center
A new creative reuse center in Alexandria inspires me!!
6 Great People I Met at the Columbus Maker Faire
Keen & kind Makers at the Columbus Maker Faire inspired me and my family.
3 Awesome Creative Re-Use Artists at Art on the Avenue
3 of my favorite Trashmagination-inspired artists from Art on the Avenue in Alexandria
World Maker Faire New York City 2013
My top 5 favorites at the World Maker Faire 2013 in New York
Toy Organizer from Recycled Denim Jeans
The back pockets of my husband’s old jeans become a new home for my daughter’s stuffed toys
My Summer Job Recycling Textiles
Where did I get my early recycling mentality? A textile recycling center where I worked for a summer in 1994.
Weaving a Life
A life-changing experience meeting Susan Barrett Merrill from Weaving a Life and weaving for the first time on a StoryLoom
Jellyfish from Applesauce Snack Container
Plastic applesauce snack containers and old kids socks make a fun recycled craft for summer camp.
Jen-A-Fusion
Jen Athanas, from Jen-A-Fusion, recycles textiles into amazing purses and other fun accessories! She gave me lots of Trashmagination advice.
Crocheted baskets from recycled curtains or sheets
Our friend Juliene taught us how to crochet baskets from strips of old bed sheets.
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