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Carli Heinrichs
  • Telkwa, BC
  • Canada
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I am an awesome:
I'm a mature woman who is nuts about recycling used clothing into anything else. I teach classes, make lots of funky products and love to connect with others who are into sewing of any kind.
My sewing interests are:
garment, home decor, quilting, embroidery
My sewing machine(s):
Janome Quilters Companion
I am interested in patterns such as:
I don't. I like to do my own thing mostly. But if I do I like the patterns from The Pincushion out of the US.

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Photographic Custom Quilt

Posted on October 11, 2011 at 3:20pm 2 Comments

I make custom quilts and this is one with lots of photographs.


Labels Reuse with Hemp Cotton Quilt

Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:22am 9 Comments

How many things can you do with labels from clothing? I'm on an adventure to figure this out and here is one example of something I did last year.

I also reused lace from garments, ric rac from some thrift store package and lots of labels.…

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Crazy Quilting for Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2009 at 1:16pm 14 Comments

This little quilt was made in 2005 and is one of 7 Christmas quilts that I've made for decor in my home. Give it a whirl, it's a perfect way to reuse clothing.

Reconstructed Christmas Garland

Posted on December 8, 2009 at 11:37am 0 Comments

This little item is sure to please anyone who sews. It's really the simplest idea to reuse even the last of the last bits and pieces of your scraps. I used wool scraps from other wool projects, but I have used cotton in an Easter wreath similar to this.

I started with about a yard of heavy duty upholstery thread on a straw needle. I made a big knot at the end of the thread and began clumping the variety of colors into 3-5 chunks and thread these… Continue

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At 10:30am on January 30, 2010, Birdie said…
Thank you so much for the tips, Carli! Your quilting is absolutely gorgeous, by the way : ) WOW!
At 1:17pm on December 18, 2009, Carli Heinrichs said…
Here is a cute skirt that I made this past summer from a set of curtains. I just love the twist of fate in making from other clothing.

At 12:37pm on December 18, 2009, Larri said…
Thanks for the lovely comments, Carli! :) I like to recycle my clothing as much as possible. I love to take things and turn them into something fabulous that I can wear. I'm hoping to finish my Christmas dress by this weekend. I'll post a snap when it's finished. I love your quilts! Happy Sewing!
At 11:34am on December 2, 2009, Jennifer Howell said…
Welcome to sew what's new. I would have any ideas how embroidered on jeans ? I am thinking about getting to taking old clothes and turn them into sewing new again. I use to brother sewing machines and I use a white 4400 embroidery machine.
 
 
 

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