GinkgoFabrics

Shop Name: Ginkgo Fabrics

Owner:  Susan

Location:  Camano Island, WA

Shop Link:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/GinkgoFabrics

Would you ever guess this was made from a placemat?

Susan has been creating handmade treasures for over 30 years.  She explains, "My handbags are one-of-a-kind and range from recycled wool to choice fabrics. Each handbag has unique details, from hand sewn beads to vintage buttons and eye-catching lining. You may also find some handknit or crocheted items created from pristine materials."

Made from clean plastic grocery bags!

Handknit creation meets upcycled adornments!

Custom orders are welcome! Susan encourges you to contact her directly at ginkgofabrics@fidalgo.net


Make sure to check out this great Etsy shop NOW!

Cristines Mittens

Name: Cristine

Shop Name: Cristines Mittens

Location: Washington, D.C.

Etsy Link: http://cristinesmittens.etsy.com/

Cristine says it best in her Etsy store Bio:

"After buying a seemingly endless string of mittens (and being endlessly disappointed), I decided to make some myself. With a huge helping hand from my Mother-in-law, who is a magician with a sewing machine, here is the end result. This pattern is incredibly warm, sturdy, and really comfortable."

She continues, "Machine washed wool from recycled sweaters provides a durable water resistant exterior and the polar fleece lining gives you the warmth to brave nearly any winter activity from driving, to skiing, to going for a walk."

Check out her Etsy shop HERE!

Check out a front page article about her wonderful upcycled sweater mittens in Boing Boing--read it HERE

ConsciousCrafts

Shop Name: ConsciousCrafts

Owner: Cortney

Location: Carrigaholt, Kilrush (Co Clare Ireland)

Etsy Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Consciouscrafts

This shop is full of gorgeous hand woven items. Some eco-friendly items you will find here are made from discarded and reclaimed goods, such as fishing rope found on the beach. From the wearable to the usable, it's all in this shop.

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Cortney describes it best: "Living in West Clare, the pace is relaxed; life is simple yet abundant. Conscious Crafts by West Clare Weavers grew from the idea that reclaimed fishing rope could be woven into something usable in the home."

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She continues, "Today, we weave reclaimed and new materials into usable goods for personal and home use, we also try to "upstruct" other reclaimed goods whenever possible. We thrive on inspiration from our surroundings to create these functional goods. Our intention is to colour the corner we live in and share our happiness with others through a sustainable, home-based venture." They ship worldwide and you should really check out these cool finds!

Check out the ConsciousCrafts shop HERE.