Monthly Archives: February 2010

One Sunday we had a basic sewing workshop at the Foundry. Our project for the day was tote bags, but as you can see, there were some different and good things happening. We had a lot of fun watching some … Continue reading →

Here is our final project from the 6×3 curtain. (Look at all projects from 1 curtain!). Today we made these adorable drawstring bags. The curtain fabric is the top and for the bottom, Melany chose spring flowers ( it’s been … Continue reading →

Still working on re-purposing the 6×3 foot curtain. Today we made a hanging wall/door tote. The outside fabric was bought, but the pocket and the tote were lined with the curtain fabric. This handy wall tote hangs on a door … Continue reading →

Here is another project from our 6 x 3 curtain we are re-purposing.  The top of the curtain had five nice loops for hanging that we wanted to keep and use.  We decided to make a wall hanging that would … Continue reading →

This week we are re-purposing curtains. Our first project is to see how many things we can make from a 6 ft by 3 ft white cotton panel. It was an old curtain, but still in good condition. Today’s project … Continue reading →

A simple cracker box. That’s it. By cutting out the front to save the leaf print, we have a stencil for the folding grocery tote we made for our friend, Michele, and also were able to embellish some handmade paper. … Continue reading →

Re-purposed Dryer Sheets What can you do with used dryer sheets?  Here is one idea:  After you use the dryer sheet (most brands can be used more than once) store them in the glove compartment of your car.  They will … Continue reading →

Today’s re-purposing project is easy, practical and cheap! Melany went to a thrift store and bought a pillow sham for under a dollar. She cut a round hole in the front, added a few tabs for hanging and put some … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day re-purposing, part 2. (This one does involve chocolate). We eat a lot of a certain brand of French jelly. The jars are really cute and so very difficult to toss in the garbage. So, naturally, we have saved … Continue reading →

A Valentine’s re-purposing that doesn’t involve chocolate. Valentine’s day is fast approaching so we decided to create something for Anna’s Pre-K class to enjoy. We have mounds of old broken crayons.  We peeled them (and peeled, and peeled) and melted … Continue reading →