https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2022772 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:40:42 +0000 kkards 2022772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG...Carla...those quilts! LOVE...WOW...<br />do you show at arts fairs?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2022576 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:24:56 +0000 ChristelJ 2022576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous rug and quilts! We need armies of people repurposing textiles like you and your sister. There are so many heaps of rags all over the world. I sometimes unravel old sweaters and reuse the yarn, but woven textiles are more abundant. If your sister taught a class on rag rug making, I'd sign up. This is inspiring. I might look into ways to crochet with rags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2022182 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:20:58 +0000 Anonymous 2022182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great rug and useful way to use old tees. My ancestors in a log cabin had a huge loom to weave rag rugs. They lasted for generations. The log cabin and loom still exist in a park, along with their water-driven grist mill.<br /> Your sister could make the tee-shirt rugs for baby play and nap mats, for campers and homeless to put a layer between them and the ground. Plastic bags could also be used. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2022001 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:56:41 +0000 Anonymous 2022001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's wonderful! I'm always glad to see things given a new life </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021419 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:46:56 +0000 Style Fan 2021419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021266 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:35:21 +0000 cjh 2021266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for sharing your quilts! The hexie quilt is especially lovely in the sun. Hand quilting is a thing I admire but do not do. Kudos to you for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021238 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:56:27 +0000 RobinF 2021238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool, both your sister's artwork and your own! I do a lot of fiber crafts and love the creative outlet it provides. I primarily knit these days but you make me want to get out my quilting supplies again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021150 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 21:29:31 +0000 JP 2021150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What a beautiful work. I used to work for a textile company and I went to about 15 shows a year, mostly quilting shows. I always admired the beautiful creations, but never tried it myself. Maybe one day I will ☺️ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021122 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 17:37:32 +0000 Carla 2021122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done a bit of repurposing too! The first quilt (#1-2) was made using mostly fabric from discontinued upholstery sample books. The second (#3) from actual sewing remnants. I almost always piece my quilt backs from fabric picked up at yard sales or given to me. Sometimes it is hard to quilt through (I hand quilt) - but it never dissuads me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021120 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 17:18:31 +0000 JP 2021120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love fabrics (addiction) and it breaks my heart when someone puts it in the trash instead of donating or repurposing.&nbsp; It makes me so happy to see this project.&nbsp; It's beautiful.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021110 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:31:40 +0000 Barbara Diane 2021110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, and your sister is so creative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021050 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 02:44:16 +0000 Carla 2021050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap, Glory - little sis works outside the home, and has school aged children - but weaves the rugs in her (limited) spare time as a creative outlet. She gives them to family and friends. If someone admires one that she is working on - she gives it away to them and refuses to accept money. My sister has incredible creative energy and knits and is an accomplished amateur photographer. A photo of hers was selected for a building sized banner and bookmarks for a local library campaign. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021019 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:40:23 +0000 Glory 2021019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful! Does she sell them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021018 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:35:26 +0000 JAileen 2021018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I volunteer at a thrift store and we sell of lots of stuff that is going to be repurposed. Sometimes it makes me sad, such as when they’re planning to felt a beautiful Scandinavian sweater, but most of the time I think it’s great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021017 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:03:46 +0000 Anonymous 2021017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s cool - does she sell them on Etsy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021013 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 17:17:15 +0000 Anonymous 2021013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really makes my day to see this, because I volunteer at a creative reuse center, and we have TONS of fabric scraps of every conceivable kind. &nbsp;We do sell a lot of it, to quilters and other crafters, and I hope the projects that it's bought for end up as well as your sister's! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021011 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 17:06:52 +0000 rachylou 2021011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve always wanted to make one of these! But I want it to have hot pink in it. I have to start wearing hot pink, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recycling-textiles#post-2021004 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:44:43 +0000 Carla 2021004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I would post this for all the folks who fret about purging unloved clothing items. My sister makes wonderful organic rugs that are pieces of art! She uses all kinds of old clothing items donated to her or picked up at thrift stores. </p> <p>This is one she just made for me. It is so cushy and warm underfoot after a bath, and I can toss it in the washing machine when it needs cleaning. </p>