Crafting and hobbies can become expensive, especially if you need to buy new supplies and equipment. By upcycling — taking something that would go to waste, like scrap fabric, and turning it into something valuable — you can save money, create something one of a kind and help the environment.
Our December 2022 Create newsletter focused on upcycling and sustainability. Here are a few of the titles we highlighted. You can sign up for a newsletter any time!
Consumed by Aja Barber
We live in a world of stuff. We dispose of most of it in as little as six months after we receive it. The byproducts of our quest to consume are creating an environmental crisis. Aja Barber wants to change this, and you can, too.
The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas
This title “addresses the current environmental crisis in the context of other human rights issues that are very present. Environmental justice and equalities need to be addressed simultaneously and this is a thoughtful look at that,” says Harlowe Green’s Ange Defosse.
Upcycling Outdoors by Max McMurdo
Discover your inner genius and learn how to transform unwanted junk into unique and creative garden designs.
Creating The Vintage Look by Ellie Laycock
All of the 35 projects in this book have clear instructions and artwork to guide you when you make them and are grouped on a room-by-room basis.
Crumb Quilts by Emily Bailey
Crumb quilting is the ultimate way to zero waste patchwork using tiny scraps or 'crumbs' of fabric that are so small that most people would throw them away. This collection includes instructions and techniques for how to turn your stash of crumbs into beautiful quilts and quilted projects.
Eco Craft by Susan Wasinger
Every project features at least one beauty shot in a modern home setting, easy-to-follow instructions, and step-by-step colour photos, while handy icons spotlight the key techniques, materials, and the estimated time to complete each project.
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