Jul 14, 2020 | Pillows, Upcycle
I had the opportunity to create additional memory pillows from the marching band uniforms of a local school that is closing. In addition, they gave me choir robes. The robes were black and had a detached stole. The stole is worn with the curve in front and the V in...
Sep 23, 2019 | Tutorial, Upcycle, Upcycled
I have had an idea that I have shared with a few clients and wanted to put together a simple tutorial to share with you. As more people approach me to make memory pillows, they often want to share special items with siblings, kids and grandchildren. Sometimes there is...
Sep 20, 2019 | Quilts, Upcycle
My neighbor is always bringing me unique upcycle projects. Last year, she brought me the four, personalized Halloween candy totes she had. Now that her kids aren’t trick or treating she asked me to make a wall quilt to hang on her door. I didn’t have the...
Nov 19, 2018 | Pillows, Quilts
This is a 12 block T Shirt Quilt for a runner! She is tall so I used rectangles rather than squares. She sent 12 Christmas runs to make a holiday blanket. She selected the backing fleece because it reminded her a bit of “ugly sweater” and the blue...