Textile News & Donation Info

Congratulations to Margo Bauman Flying Flower Flourishes!

by Lisa Marchbanks November 1, 2020

Margo Bauman of Flying Flower Flourishes, you won The Big Haunted Giveaway 2020!

Thanks to everyone for entering and purchasing during the giveaway period. You helped support homeless trans folx AND all the makers involved.

Everyone keep a look out for the Christmas Giveaway coming soon!

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So, why The DFHG Big HAUNTED Giveaway?

by Lisa Marchbanks September 18, 2020

So, a while back I asked myself a question: How could I bring attention to my upcycled business during one of my favorite holidays AND help others at the same time?

I thought, "well, lots of folks do giveaways, right? So how can I make my giveaway even more special?"

Posted in bighauntedgiveaway, Enter to win, giveaway, halloween, Halloween giveaway, hand-dyed yarn, jacket, project bag, red and black, skull, suit coat, upcycle, WIN, Yarn, yarn giveaway

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People ask me all the time, “do you take clothing donations?”

by Lisa Marchbanks September 10, 2020

People ask me all the time, “do you take clothing donations?”

The short answer: Yes. And thank you for thinking of me, first.

The longer and more complex answer, and what I should start with, is mainly what I can NOT use...

Posted in bed linen, blanket, canvas, clothing donation, curtains, denim, donation, drapes, duck cloth, handmade, oil cloth, sheets, tablecloth, textile, upcycle, upcycled fabric, upholstery

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