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Zero waste bag

Zero Waste Bag Pattern

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Amy Harrell

A couple months ago, I wrote about how to recycle or compost fabric scraps leftover from sewing projects. But wouldn’t

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Eco-friendly cotton

Where to Buy Eco-Friendly Cotton

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Amy Harrell

In my last post, I explained the sustainable cotton standards currently used by yarn and fabric companies that sell to

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Cotton yarn knitted into shawl

A Field Guide to Sustainable Cotton

Posted on September 28, 2020October 10, 2020 by Amy Harrell

The world loves cotton. It is durable, versatile, moisture-wicking, breathable, takes dyes, and is next-to-skin soft. Cotton ranks second only

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Crochet table runner

Rustic Linen Crochet Table Runner: Free pattern

Posted on September 19, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

Here is a quick and easy crochet table runner pattern. It uses 480 yards (or less) of fingering weight linen

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Elementary Crossbody bag

Elementary Bag: Free crossbody bag sewing pattern

Posted on September 18, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

Today, I’m happy to offer a free crossbody bag sewing pattern! I love to make bags. However, I hate using

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Popcycle yarn sweater

Yarn Review: Popcycle by HiKoo

Posted on September 9, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

I love working with Popcycle by HiKoo yarns. Each 305-yard skein is made from 50% “bamboo” and 50% polyester from

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bamboo stand

Is Bamboo yarn sustainable?

Posted on September 9, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

Consumers often associate bamboo with sustainability. It is easy to grow, requires no pesticides or fertilizers, regenerates quickly when cut,

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The Greener way to make unpaper towels

Posted on August 23, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

Several years ago my mom gave me a set of unpaper towels in a little basket. I swear by them.

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Recycle fabric scraps

Sew your clothes, sow your garden: how to recycle fabric scraps

Posted on August 23, 2020October 4, 2020 by Amy Harrell

Every sewist accumulates a small mountain of fabric scraps. The web has plenty of ideas for making these small scraps

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Peplum Top in vintage blue, purple, and green sheet fabric

Pillow(case) Talk

Posted on August 16, 2020September 5, 2020 by Amy Harrell

This week while I was sweltering in 90-degree weather I decided I wanted to make a new tank top. Specifically,

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  • Rustic Linen Crochet Table Runner: Free pattern
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