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