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Is Hemp Legalization in the U.S. Coming Soon?
Hemp legalization is closer to becoming a reality for U.S. farmers! More
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Could the Farm Bill Legalize Growing Hemp in the U.S.?
If you had told me that I’d be talking passionately about the 2012 Farm Bill on a crafting website, I would have never believed it, but a recent proposed amendment to the monster bill could have a big impact for green crafters by making it legal to grow hemp in the U.S. But will it pass? More
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How To: A “Happy New Year” Banner from Old Christmas Cards
All of our Christmas decorations are put away, but this stack of Christmas cards stayed on our counter. I always feel guilty about throwing them away–especially the personal, handwritten ones. However, with New Years Eve in mind, I came up with a way to reuse those old Christmas cards! Many New Years Eve parties have banners and lots of fun decorations, but are far from eco-friendly! What is the solution? Use your old Christmas cards to make a fun and unique banner for New Years Eve! More
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Buy Handmade: Journals from Recycled Materials
At the most random moments you can find me writing in a journal. I carry one with me wherever I go (most of the time it stays tucked in my purse). Why? Well, I never know when I’m going to be inspired. As a writer, and as a crafter, ideas pop in my head constantly. There are too many times where I’ve thought, “Oh, I need to remember that idea!” but then I quickly forget it. The solution– an awesome journal! More
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Five Alternatives to Conventional Cotton
We talked yesterday about the dirty side of conventional cotton, but what’s a green crafter to do? More
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Hemp Twine: An Eco Alternative to Baker’s Twine
Baker’s twine is all the rage, but conventional cotton leaves a lot to be desired, from an eco perspective. Hemp twine to the rescue! More
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Fab Fabrics: Undyed Hemp Fabric
We got a note from a reader recently who is looking to switch to an eco-friendly option for her hand-dyed and printed fabrics. The trouble is, she couldn’t track down a source for undyed eco-fabrics. More
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Fab Fabrics: New Organic Cotton Prints from Betz White
These super-sized, bold prints from Betz White are perfect for those spring sewing projects! More
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Fab Fabrics: Organic Offerings from Noonday Textiles
Check out these gorgeous hand-dyed, organic fabrics from Noonday Textiles. More
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Fab Fabrics: Handprinted Textiles from Formosa Design
Australian designer Jennifer Berney screen prints her beautiful designs onto 100% organic cotton/hemp fabric using water-based inks. Berney started her company, Formosa, in 2009 as an outlet for her two passions: the environment and visual design. She says that she favors eco-friendly materials partly because she feels it’s the right thing to do but also […] More
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Fab Fabrics: New Designs from Swanky Swell
We’ve written about the lovely designs from Swanky Swell before, so of course we were delighted when the Bay Area designer introduced some beautiful new fabrics to her line. More
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Fab Fabrics: New Designs from Swanky Swell
We’ve written about the lovely designs from Swanky Swell before, so of course we were delighted when the Bay Area designer introduced some beautiful new fabrics to her line. More
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