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Radha
Feb 52 min read
Helping you Quilt your Jeans with QuiltInk!
Want to experiment with quilting with Jeans in a fun and easy way? I teamed up with QuiltInk to create a special denim palette!


Radha
Jan 283 min read
Quilting with Leather Part 2: Tools
All the tools you need, and some you should avoid, to get you started quilting with upcycled leather. In part 1 we talked about why you...


Radha
Jan 283 min read
Quilting with Leather Part 1: Getting Started
Why you should add leather to your modern upcycled quilts; how to source your leather sustainably & choosing the right weight for your...


Radha
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Upcycled Denim & Leather Quilt
Highlighting the resilience and beauty of denim and leather. Reimagining waste as something modern and beautiful.


Radha
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Upcycled Jeans & Liberty Woven Micro Quilt
Get the video tutorial here: Woven Upcycled Micro Quilt from Scraps This was such a fun project! I had a bunch of tiny denim scraps and...


Radha
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Denim Deconstructed (And why I don't buy new jeans)
15 years in the denim industry gave me a front seat to the rise of fast fashion and the environmental impact of textile production, and...

Radha
May 13, 20245 min read
Refresh a Tired Tote with a Denim Applique from Upcycled Jeans
Turn an old pair of old jeans into a modern bloom and applique it to any bag or jacket.

Radha
May 6, 20243 min read
The Anatomy of Jeans (so you can upcycle them) - Part 4
This handy guide will help you upcycle your jeans, because when you know what something is called it's easier to google it.


Radha
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Butterfly Gardening for Sustainable Sewists
Attract more butterflies to your yard, and then beautifully draw them on fabric to add to any sewing project.


Radha
Mar 16, 20243 min read
QuiltCon Repurposed & Upcycled
It was QuiltCon 2024, and I was on a mission, a kind of scavenger hunt, to find every upcycled, repurposed, thrifted fabric at the show.

Radha
Jan 4, 20244 min read
The Anatomy of Jeans (so you can upcycle them) - Part 3
This handy guide will help you upcycle your jeans, because when you know what something is called it's easier to google it.

Radha
Dec 19, 20233 min read
The Anatomy of Jeans (so you can upcycle them) - Part 2
This handy guide will help you upcycle your jeans, because when you know what something is called it's easier to google it.


Radha
Sep 24, 20232 min read
5 Pro Tips for Upcycled Denim Art
A pair of old jeans can transform into a sustainable gift, or cool piece of modern art! Don't know where to start? Follow my tips below....

Radha
May 20, 20233 min read
The Anatomy of Jeans (so you can upcycle them) - Part 1
This handy guide will help you upcycle your jeans, because when you know what something is called it's easier to google it.


Radha
May 1, 20234 min read
Upcycle a Sweatshirt with Thrifted Jeans
Add a unique woven design out of thrifted jeans, to your sweatshirt or hoodie.

Radha
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Cosmic Waterfall Quilt Pattern Tester Parade
Cosmic Waterfall Quilt pattern created by pattern testers. Inspiring color palettes and fun quilty combos.


Radha
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Turn Fabric Scraps into Frameable Art Cards
Quick and Easy Quilting Tutorial: turn your little fabric and batting scraps into frameable art cards.


Radha
Jan 9, 20233 min read
The Great Sewing Room Makeover - Part 3
Tips for a functional, inspiring sewing & crafting space. And how I organized, upcycled and donated to spend $0 and have almost zero waste.


Radha
Jan 9, 20233 min read
The Great Sewing Room Makeover - Part 2
Tips for a functional, inspiring sewing & crafting space. And how I organized, upcycled and donated to spend $0 and have almost zero waste.


Radha
Dec 30, 20223 min read
The Great Sewing Room Makeover - Part 1
My tips for a functional, inspiring sewing or crafting space and how I repurposed, upcycled, donated to spend $0 and have almost zero waste.
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