Fiber Arts

The main source of textiles in municipal solid waste is discarded clothing. I source second hand clothing, yarn, fabric, and sewing notions and explore different ways to weave, sew, or stitch the materials and transform would-be textile trash into something new to be treasured. Other items I enjoy making from repurposed fabrics are aprons, zippered pouches, and hand-stitched postcard sized stories. I also enjoy weaving wall hangings and baskets, incorporating fiber, plastic, and natural objects. I am a member of SAQA, Reno Tahoe Modern Quilters, Crispina Stitcherhood Recycling Society, Great Basin Basketmakers, Nevada Gourd Society, and Reno Fiber Guild.

Donate Used-Clothing, Yarn, Fabric, Sewing Notions to Jennifer

According to the Council for Textile Recycling, only 15% of the discarded clothing in the USA is recycled with the remaining 85% incinerated or landfilled. Together we can change this.

Do you have more clothing than you need or wear? Maybe that shirt or dress that you love but stained irreparably? Or that ugly sweater that you received as a gift? Or the pants that no longer fit?

Declutter your closet of items that no longer spark joy by donating freshly laundered clothing that you are not wearing that fits the criteria listed below:

  • Bright Rainbow Stretchy Clothing: Any fiber, must be stretchy, such as t-shirts, sweaters, leggings, single socks, etc. This material can be any size and must be any very vibrant color.

  • Denim Jeans: 100% cotton Denim Jeans, any size, any color.

  • Yarn, fabric, and sewing notions (buttons, spools of thread, sewing machine needles, rotary cutters blades, etc.)

If you are located near Jennifer, contact Jennifer to arrange pick-up or drop-off.

 

Commissions

To work with Jennifer to commission a potholder rug or other piece from your used clothing, please contact her by completing the form on this website.

Base pricing for custom work starts at $150. Commissioned work is booked 1-2 months in advance and a non refundable 50% deposit is required at time of booking.

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