Maker's Notes
Affordable Crafting, the Joy of Donations & the...
One of the best things about running a recycling business? Making supplies affordable while keeping perfectly good materials out of the landfill. I price things low because, let’s be honest,...
Affordable Crafting, the Joy of Donations & the...
One of the best things about running a recycling business? Making supplies affordable while keeping perfectly good materials out of the landfill. I price things low because, let’s be honest,...
Donations – The Heart (and Soul) of a Recycling...
One of the biggest surprises in running a recycling business? Just how many people don’t want to throw things away. I’ve had folks hand me boxes of untouched fabric, half-finished...
Donations – The Heart (and Soul) of a Recycling...
One of the biggest surprises in running a recycling business? Just how many people don’t want to throw things away. I’ve had folks hand me boxes of untouched fabric, half-finished...
So You Want to Start a Recycling Business? Let’...
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked, “How do I start a recycling business in my area?” I’d have... well, probably enough to buy another stack of...
So You Want to Start a Recycling Business? Let’...
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked, “How do I start a recycling business in my area?” I’d have... well, probably enough to buy another stack of...
Crafting with Wallpaper: From Dusty Rolls to Da...
When we uncovered a stack of wallpaper rolls in our donations, they practically screamed, “We’re still pretty!!” Honestly, we couldn’t ignore their enthusiasm—or their fabulous patterns. Sure, they’d been forgotten...
Crafting with Wallpaper: From Dusty Rolls to Da...
When we uncovered a stack of wallpaper rolls in our donations, they practically screamed, “We’re still pretty!!” Honestly, we couldn’t ignore their enthusiasm—or their fabulous patterns. Sure, they’d been forgotten...
Upcycling Quilts: A Labor of Love, Repurposed
There’s something bittersweet about finding a quilt destined for the landfill. Quilts are more than just fabric and thread—they’re hours, days, sometimes weeks of work. A basic quilt, even with...
Upcycling Quilts: A Labor of Love, Repurposed
There’s something bittersweet about finding a quilt destined for the landfill. Quilts are more than just fabric and thread—they’re hours, days, sometimes weeks of work. A basic quilt, even with...
Strawberry Shortcake Nostalgia: Sew Cute, Right?
Let’s talk about the sweetest project I’ve tackled lately—sewing with a vintage Strawberry Shortcake sheet. The sheet was given to me by a kind woman who shared my love for...
Strawberry Shortcake Nostalgia: Sew Cute, Right?
Let’s talk about the sweetest project I’ve tackled lately—sewing with a vintage Strawberry Shortcake sheet. The sheet was given to me by a kind woman who shared my love for...