Improv Quilting


make do quilt challenge & giveaway
If 1 million active quilt makers in the US made one quilt from discarded materials this year, how many pounds would be spared from the landfill?

make do with me
Quilt making is a model for reclaiming the legacy of making do at a critical time of cultural, economic, and environmental transition.

june mandala / making do begins
Making do with what's at hand is an accomplishment, a state of gratitude, a rhythm of attention, that feeds the spirit and restores the soul.

diy beauty / rose water
Rose water is a simple luxury, a button jar blessing, that's easy to make. Use it daily as a face toner for a glowing, juicy complexion!

may mandala / gathering resources
Buttons are like blessings. When resources seem sparse, the value of each singular button and simple blessing becomes clear.