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Mom's sewing basket

Sewing guide from 1937

Quilting a collage

Now for something not-completely different -- two new collages

Pockets full of collage

Bag of collages

My new guide to making your own bags and cases

Snap goes the tablet sleeve! Use metal measuring tape to make self-closing bag

Plastic package patchwork tote -- say that 3 times fast!

Wow Meow! Turn a plastic cat litter bag into a sturdy reusable tote bag

Curse you, zipper! An upcycled purse with an unsightly zipper

Patchwork shoulder bag made from fabric scraps

Blinded me with science: Another Gelli print collage

Making bookmarks out of money -- play, money that is!

There's a fine line between stash and hoard

My last-minute handmade gift -- a sketchbook cover made from kids' swim trunks

Bye bye winter blues -- making a patchwork scarf out of fleece kids clothes

Repurposing means raising my standards -- 5 habits of a perfect upcycler

Bound to succeed -- which method of book binding is best?

Finding beauty at the thrift store -- tips from a passionate upcycler (guest post)