Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
There is something especially satisfying about turning an old, slightly worn quilt into a new Halloween decoration. Thrift-store quilts often have the loveliest stitched textures, soft faded fabrics, and just enough age to make a project feel instantly cozy. Even … Read More ...
There is something rather special about finding a vintage Onkaparinga pure wool blanket tucked away in a linen cupboard or folded beneath a slightly questionable stack of towels at the op shop. These old Australian wool blankets were made to … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a cozy, sentimental way to use up that jar of old buttons your grandma left you, the button wreath pillow tutorial from My 100 Year Old Home is a delightful and meaningful project to try.… Read More ...
These Valentine heart pouches made by sewing two recycled book pages together have a special tag that is a bit like a fortune cookie. I just think these are all kinds of right! If you love them too pop on … Read More ...
I don’t think I ever thought of wax paper as a good surface for making art on or with but this adorable heart (perfect for Valentines Day) and the other ideas featured at the blog Craft Foxes have shown me … Read More ...
Torn and ripped jeans can be a fashion statement. But if you want to mend them but want to make them cute too this idea to turn the rip into a monster is just the ticket. Especially with Halloween coming … Read More ...
I do a lot of machine embroidery and small fabric collages and I am always looking for ways to exhibit them on a wall. This just might be a great way to do that! Right now it seems like a … Read More ...
These scrap butterflies were featured at the blog Heart Handmade and they are so beautiful and look like they could be made with all sorts of materials. I was looking at a few other scrap fabric butterflies and I saw … Read More ...
I was poking around (yah pun intended) for fun little crafts to make for holiday boutiques and this collection of pin cushions that use recycled elements is A-mazing!! Such variety and cuteness overload. Pop on over to the blog All … Read More ...
I bet these are a blast to play with and so refreshing in the summer heat. Who wouldn’t want to be hit with these. I might even jump in front of one. I bet sewing these would make a great … Read More ...
Just because a vintage wood thread spool isn’t flat doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect little space to feature art on. Thread art on fabric or wool is great or paintings on paper or canvas could work too. Pop on … Read More ...
Did you know that tape measures can stretch out and thus become not accurate? They can. So if accuracy is super important in your sewing projects why not take your old tape measures and turn them into fun sewing themed … Read More ...
I love t-shirts but I also love ruffles and other fancy elements. You too? Well head on over to the blog See Kate Sew for 10 ways to fancy up t-shirts. I bet it will be fun to mix … Read More ...
I have never seen a fabric maze before but I have lost items that have fallen through a hole in a pocket and then floated around in the lining of a jacket. That’s kind of how this works. Pop on … Read More ...
I recently was given a beautiful scarf but I don’t really wear scarves. Well, what’s a recycled crafter to do? Alter it to make something I would wear like this cute top. Pop on over to the blog Trash to … Read More ...