Just Like That, I am Back

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 If I said I was back, would you believe me? Blogging is complicated, and there are so many "get rich quick" blogging schemes that make it look like you are a lost cause if you are not currently earning money blogging. And why are you even blogging if you don't have multiple streams of income and entertainment. If you don't have a brand? I do have this website, but I do not have Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (you don't want to see me dance), or whatever is next.  Heck, I haven't even updated this since before the pandemic. So why am I here, writing about being back and then, probably ghosting for another two years? Life has been rough. It's been painful and overwhelming. I am so thankful for you my readers, or what is left of you. I am so thankful you are reading this post. I am so thankful that you are still committed to making the world a more exciting and more sustainable place.  Keep up-cycling my friends, and you never know, I might be back again with an...
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Exit Interview: Pam - Threading My Way

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I HATE saying good-bye to any of the contestants, but Pam from Threading My Way is such an amazing talent that she truly will be missed. 








1. Can you tell us a little bit about you and your fabulous blog?

I spend most of my time sewing and blogging about sewing. When not sewing, I can be found in my garden. My blog, Threading My Way, is a record of my sewing journey in recent months.

2. What is your favorite item to recycle.

I don't have a favorite item to recycle. For me, clothing has the greatest potential to be recycled. The possibilities are endless, as they can be upcycled into different clothes, bags or home decor.

3. You have $5.00 to go into a thrift store, what crafting goodness do you buy and why?

I would look for fabric, sheets or tablecloths as they give me a blank canvass to work with.


4. Where do you get your recycling inspirations?

Just by looking at a garment and seeing the possibilities.


5. Anything else you want to share?

The recycling projects I am most proud of are: - turning a wedding dress into a smart day dress and then into a top





Wedding Dress to Day Dress


Wedding Dress too Top



Turning a baby doll t-shirt dress into a bag:

Dress to Bag

Turning a t-shirt into a cushion, writing the tutorial and having it published by CRAFT Magazine:

T-Shirt into Cushion

Please click on over to Threading My Way and check out more of here wonderful upcycled creations.

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Jennifer Perkins said…
cute I love the purse. My daughter had a top in that fabric and it was always a fave. It is tucked away in a box in the attic this would be a great way to breathe new life into it.
March 7, 2012 at 8:13 PM
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