by Lauren Kingsland What a thrill it is to register for a workshop with an admired quilting teacher. Then, the supply list comes and the hunt begins for the perfect materials from the list for the class project. The quest
The Better Sweater for Berkeley
The holes got so bad at the elbows that I could no longer put my arm into my studio sweater without catching my hand. You could push a melon through it, it was so cavernous. After years of love, service
The Green Quilt Movement
Guest post by Jo Avery Back in the 1990’s I was involved in the Green Quilt Movement. This was during the first serious wave of concern about our planet and climate change when the hole was discovered in the ozone
Composting Fabric
Every year, millions of tons of textile waste end up in landfills. In fact, the textile industry is the third most polluting industry in the world. While many companies are doing their part to offset the damage (recycling water, less
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Create and Sustain was born from the idea that makers can live creatively and sustainably. Our seeds were planted in September 2019 and our long term vision continues to grow. While there are many ways to live creatively and sustainably,