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Sewing Crazy Quilts from Men’s Ties
Did you know that crazy quilts were often made after someone passed away? It was a way to remember that person, by making a quilt from bits of their clothing. This type of quilt became more popular...
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Storytelling Exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum
My friend Jess said I had to visit the American Visionary Art Museum right away because they had an exhibit on storytelling with quilts. Yep – she knows me well. We first heard about this museum when...
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23 Years of Kisses
Twenty-three years ago today, I kissed my husband for the first time. It was not a good kiss. Neither of us really knew much about kissing. We had been good friends in grade 11, and then I went away to...
View ArticleMy American Made Votes for September 1
As I mentioned yesterday, I am voting every day from Makers who use recycled materials in the Martha Stewart American Made contest. Today I voted for: 1. Group Hug Quilts Sammi lives in Cranbury, New...
View ArticleAmerican Made Votes – Toys!
Today I am voting for nominees in the Martha Stewart American Made contest who are all making stuffed toys from green and/or upcycled materials. Here are my five favorites and my votes for today: 1. H...
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3 Awesome Creative Re-Use Artists at Art on the Avenue
I was so impressed by the percentage of artists at Art on the Avenue who were doing creative re-use. Usually I can find one or two soul mates at these things, but today I could have spent hours....
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Making a Giant Cushion from Blue Jeans
For Christmas, the big splurge for the kids was a HugglePod Hangout, or a tent that hangs from above. It can go inside or outside. We have it in our laundry room right now because that is the only room...
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My Nephew’s Baby Quilt
Our family is so excited about the arrival of my nephew Tyler on January 3! Anticipating his arrival, I sewed a baby quilt from upholstery samples and mailed it to Scotland. The backing is soft flannel...
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My First Five Quilts
When I made my first quilt in 1989, I was attending Pearson College. For my art class as part of the International Baccalaureate, I needed to produce a body of work. I quickly gravitated towards fiber...
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T-Shirt Quilt – Everybody’s Got Wings
While Trashmagination is my hobby, my job is as an innovation consultant. My company is Press the Go Button, where I help people build systems in their organizations that will make their products and...
View ArticleMy Creative Instagram Inspirations
In case you are looking for some great feeds to follow, here’s my favorites in my interest areas: Favorite Rug Hooking Instagram Feeds deannefitzpatrickstudio – Deanne Fitzpatrick is from Newfoundland...
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Sewing Crazy Quilts from Men’s Ties
Did you know that crazy quilts were often made after someone passed away? It was a way to remember that person, by making a quilt from bits of their clothing. This type of quilt became more popular...
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18: Neck Ties and Dress Shirts: Creative Reuse Ideas for Father’s Day
Dress shirts and neck ties used to be every-day wear – until casual Friday became casual every-day. Now a lot of formal work attire needs to be re-made into something more useful. In episode 18 of the...
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Sewing Crazy Quilts from Men’s Ties
Did you know that crazy quilts were often made after someone passed away? It was a way to remember that person, by making a quilt from bits of their clothing. This type of quilt became more popular...
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Storytelling Exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum
My friend Jess said I had to visit the American Visionary Art Museum right away because they had an exhibit on storytelling with quilts. Yep – she knows me well. We first heard about this museum when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
23 Years of Kisses
Twenty-three years ago today, I kissed my husband for the first time. It was not a good kiss. Neither of us really knew much about kissing. We had been good friends in grade 11, and then I went away to...
View ArticleMy American Made Votes for September 1
As I mentioned yesterday, I am voting every day from Makers who use recycled materials in the Martha Stewart American Made contest. Today I voted for: 1. Group Hug Quilts Sammi lives in Cranbury, New...
View ArticleAmerican Made Votes – Toys!
Today I am voting for nominees in the Martha Stewart American Made contest who are all making stuffed toys from green and/or upcycled materials. Here are my five favorites and my votes for today: 1. H...
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3 Awesome Creative Re-Use Artists at Art on the Avenue
I was so impressed by the percentage of artists at Art on the Avenue who were doing creative re-use. Usually I can find one or two soul mates at these things, but today I could have spent hours....
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Making a Giant Cushion from Blue Jeans
For Christmas, the big splurge for the kids was a HugglePod Hangout, or a tent that hangs from above. It can go inside or outside. We have it in our laundry room right now because that is the only room...
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