You are amazing. This is new way of looking at fabric waste for me. I always buy new fabric for my projects and now I feel a bit ashamed that I wasted so much of it! You are a true inspiration, I will mend my ways and work less wasteful. Thank you so much for teaching us to be more responsible and respectful.
Thanks. Fabric used to be a precious resource and people used every little bit. Now we have so much, it is easy to take all that great cloth for granted. I wish you well on your new fabric habits! The key is finding a method that works for you.
I have lots of scrapes from curtain making over the years , I'm going to have a go at the drunkard's path blocks and the little birds .Thanks for sharing .
I wouldn't say "no hoarding"... I still have issues! I never turn down fabric people give me, so I always have something to deal with. It is my own fault; I've put out the word that I need and can use anything. The result is still a lot of fabric in my closets. I have SO much fabric right now! I do give away a lot, too - lots of people use fabric scraps!
Have you ever made rag rugs? They’re good for small strips of left over fabric. Tailors call left over fabric Cabbage. 😀 Thank you this has inspired me to have a sort out. ❤️
I haven't heard about "cabbage" for a while - that made me smile! I have thought about rag rugsfrom time to time, but a few years ago, I decided I had to cut the list of potential projects down to one or two. I have admired rag rugs, but honestly, I don't use rugs, so what's the point? They take a lot of time and I reached a point where I would rather do something I know I could finish. When I was beginning my life as a professional artist, I felt like I had to know how to do just about everything because I got SO many questions from people. I don't know why folks think if you know how to sew, you must know how to knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, spin, whatever! Luckily, I have learned most of those things and can give decent advice, or more usually, point them in the direction to find an expert. The rag rug thing fell into that category - people ask about it from time to time and I felt like I had to have a coherent answer. I tried a tiny square and decided, nope, not for me. I'm glad the video inspired a clean out. It is always fun to revisit the scraps and find new friends!
You are amazing. This is new way of looking at fabric waste for me. I always buy new fabric for my projects and now I feel a bit ashamed that I wasted so much of it! You are a true inspiration, I will mend my ways and work less wasteful. Thank you so much for teaching us to be more responsible and respectful.
Thanks. Fabric used to be a precious resource and people used every little bit. Now we have so much, it is easy to take all that great cloth for granted. I wish you well on your new fabric habits! The key is finding a method that works for you.
I have lots of scrapes from curtain making over the years , I'm going to have a go at the drunkard's path blocks and the little birds .Thanks for sharing .
Your system is working so well! No hoarding.
I wouldn't say "no hoarding"... I still have issues! I never turn down fabric people give me, so I always have something to deal with. It is my own fault; I've put out the word that I need and can use anything. The result is still a lot of fabric in my closets. I have SO much fabric right now! I do give away a lot, too - lots of people use fabric scraps!
Just discovering your videos. This one is great also!!!
Brilliant system. Thanks for the great ideas.
I admire your work very much! You are such a gifted person! Greetings from Greece
Thanks!
looking so much forward to follow along with you in the new year.
Thanks! I really have no idea how this project is going to turn out, so I'm looking forward to the mystery as well.
Have you ever made rag rugs? They’re good for small strips of left over fabric. Tailors call left over fabric Cabbage. 😀 Thank you this has inspired me to have a sort out. ❤️
I haven't heard about "cabbage" for a while - that made me smile! I have thought about rag rugsfrom time to time, but a few years ago, I decided I had to cut the list of potential projects down to one or two. I have admired rag rugs, but honestly, I don't use rugs, so what's the point? They take a lot of time and I reached a point where I would rather do something I know I could finish. When I was beginning my life as a professional artist, I felt like I had to know how to do just about everything because I got SO many questions from people. I don't know why folks think if you know how to sew, you must know how to knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, spin, whatever! Luckily, I have learned most of those things and can give decent advice, or more usually, point them in the direction to find an expert. The rag rug thing fell into that category - people ask about it from time to time and I felt like I had to have a coherent answer. I tried a tiny square and decided, nope, not for me. I'm glad the video inspired a clean out. It is always fun to revisit the scraps and find new friends!
Great advice
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas. =^^=
Thanks Debbie! It was a restful season. And now, back to work!
Why no more videos this year?