I have spent the last 2 weeks going through boxes and mounds or rather hills of fabric that I have collected over the years. Why do I...

I am taking part in #SeptTextileLove which is organised by @seam_collective They provide a prompt for each day of September, you can read...

He came by yesterday morning and asked to be allowed to finish his landscape as he wanted to gift it over the holidays. These are the...

Many students can envision a landscape in their mind's eye, others need inspiration either from nature or from a picture. Some can paint...

She had another idea 2 weeks ago. Its my own fault, I introduced her to charity stores and now she can't purchase new clothing anymore....

I always run a class or 2 like this every year.The students never know when its going to happen. Those that have been with me longer, ...

At High Hopes Dyes & Gifts They sell artsy tie dyed clothing and gifts for people who want something truly unique. That definitely is the...

People often ask me what I do with all those fabric scraps that I save and how do I store them. When I sort fabrics I first do so...

When opening the boxes this morning I found some t shirts that I had put aside to use for teaching. I decided many years ago to never buy...

A huge amount of sorting and packing. The packing wasn't really the problem I have a huge amount of used t shirts and t shirt pieces...

My challenge this month is to create using only pieces that I find in the student's scrap box. I am using it as a means to show them that...

One of the things we do for students is check out their sewing machines. Many of them have machines that have skipped a generation and...

Its a problem, all these ideas and techniques floating around in my head. I see colors and strips of fabric, I dream ideas.How many...

Last week I had a large group of students in the summer sewing classes. When that happens I divide them into 2 groups, each one with...

To discover that it is possible to create beautiful garments by using pre-loved clothing, thereby extending their lives, keeping them out...

Reuse, Repurpose Recreation and Recycle. Textile and clothing recycling is beneficial from both an environmental and economic aspect....

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will...

Memories and Mementos - the difference between them Found this yesterday while sorting out my pieces of lace. This is what is left of my...