The Remnants by Peo Vee Blog
Explore tips, tricks, and trends for upcycled material sourcing with the Remnants by Peo Vee blog! Discover creative ways to find and repurpose materials for your upcycling projects.
The Case for ReFabrics
Pretty often when I’m sorting through old textiles, I’ll pull out a piece; a doily with a tear, a towel with...
What Makes Batik Fabric So Special?
When I started Remnants in late 2024, I considered myself an avid crafter. I mean, like many of us, I...
Novelty Quilt Blocks: From Apple Cores to Fruit Jars
If you've been following along you may already know that I've been slowly sifting through the goodies of a quilters...
I Thought These Fabrics Were Old
The best part of buying someone else’s craft supplies is not knowing what you’ll find. A few months ago, I...
Ribbon Crafts: More Than Just a Bow
Ribbon has a funny reputation. For a lot of people, it immediately brings to mind gift wrap or holiday bows,...
What’s a Tatting Shuttle?
If you’ve ever pulled a small, flat, vaguely fish-shaped object out of an old sewing kit and thought, I have...
Discovering an Heirloom Dollmakers Collection of Vintage Lace
Last April, I had the pleasure of uncovering the most amazing vintage lace in a set of bins I purchased....
When Everything Sparkled: Revisiting 1990s Sequin Art & Fashion Kits
There was something about the 1990s that made sparkle feel essential. Maybe it was the tail end of disco nostalgia....
