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Upcycled AnyTime Topper – Part 2

Join me, Amy Barickman, and Karen Sullivan, from Sully’s Upcycled, as we share creative tips for upcycling thrifted and vintage fabrics into beautiful Anytime Toppers. Learn how to repurpose scarves, tablecloths, quilt blocks, and even old bedsheets into stylish, wearable pieces. This DIY tutorial covers essential tips and techniques for working with different textiles and offers step-by-step guidance to help you create your own unique Topper. Whether you’re new to upcycling or an experienced crafter, discover how to turn thrifted treasures into fashionable and sustainable garments. Watch now for inspiring ideas, tips, and techniques to enhance your next sewing project!

Upcycled AnyTime Toppers – Part 1

Sustainable Style Video Series Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog! I’m so excited to be doing a series on upcycling with my good friend, Karen, of Sully’s Upcycled! She and I have been upcycling and reusing fabrics for a long time (longer than we want to admit) and I...

Free Quilted Heart Ornament Pattern

DIY Quilted Heart Ornaments!Hi everyone! Tis the season for festive DIYs and today I am sharing a FREE Quilted Heart Ornament PDF Pattern that I know will get you in the holiday mood.  These are really easy to make and you can make them in any cotton fabrics you have...

Tips for Sewing An AnyTime Topper from a Blanket

In an hour or two you can upcycle a blanket in to a amazing Topper. This AnyTime Topper Pattern will be your new favorite fashion. Perfect for sharing your sports team colors (Go Chiefs!) or creating a cozy DIY gift!Hi fellow vintage textile lovers! Thanks for hopping...

Heart To Art Free Pattern

Heart to Art Upcycle & AppliqueHi everyone! Boy, do I have a treat for you… a FREE ‘Heart to Art’ PDF Pattern that I know you will adore - and just in time for Valentine’s Day projects! In this tutorial I have used my new Treasured Threadz™ Postage Stamp...

Learn about Treasured Threadz™ in Houston!

Recycle Refashion ReLOVE! Introducing Treasured Threadz™ Fabric Panels and  Favorite Fusible Stabilizer!  This new product collection is the culmination of my love for vintage textiles and passion for repurposing thrifted fabrics. I debuted the original concept...

Crossroads Embroidery: Foundations, Transfers, Tools

Hello! Today we bring you the second video in the Crossroads Embroidery Series! This video series was originally released with Sulky Threads. I'd like to share it with you here too! Let's talk about all about the tools you will need for embroidery. In my last...

Crossroads Embroidery: Chain Stitch

Welcome to the seventh video in the Crossroads Embroidery Series. During the remaining videos in this series, we will be learning some basic embroidery stitches and I will be sharing a FREE embroidery design with each tutorial. Last time, we learned the French Knot...

Crossroads Embroidery: French Knot

Welcome to the sixth video in the Crossroads Embroidery Series. During the remaining videos in this series, we will be learning some basic embroidery stitches and I will be sharing a FREE embroidery design with each tutorial. Last time, we learned the Stem Stitch and...

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