Sometimes quilters can get caught up in their quilting and spend all day at their machines. While this may be good for the project you're working on, it is NOT good for your body. You need to take the time to take care of yourself so CAN spend long hours quilting. Yoga can be a great way to do that, and former TQS guest and teacher Kris Vierra has a project for you that combines both quilting and yoga. She will teach how to create an Upcycled Jeans Yoga Bag and has some poses specifically geared toward sewists to help you out.
Everyone has that old piece of clothing that could use some sprucing up and today Sharon Madsen at WeAllSew is going to show you one such example of how to do just that. See how she takes a tired old denim jacket and turns it into a "one-of-a-kind boho-inspired denim jacket" that'll knock the socks off of anyone who sees you wearing it. Whether you are a new or experienced quilter, you can take these techniques and apply them to your closet to transform your wardrobe from shabby to chic!
"On this episode of In The Know: Upcycled, style expert and DIY clothing master, Wandy the Maker (@wandythemaker), shows you how to upcycle your favorite childhood quilt into a comfy, fashion-forward hoodie."
Natalya Khorover makes amazing quilts based on a customer's input, for example photos of their homes, dogs, etc. You know she has to be good when Victoria Findlay Wolfe (Show 2002) and Pokey Bolton (Show 2711) ask to have one of her creations. See Victoria's home and Pokey's art barn created from repurposed items turned into beautiful quilts.