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.
Learning to Read a Vintage Crafting Book Before You Even Open It
When I started sourcing books for Remnants, I assumed the hard part would be finding them. It wasn't. Old craft books...
What I've Learned Sourcing Soap Molds (and Why Some Molds Should Be Saved Just for Baking)
Discovering a new craft is always my favorite part about sourcing for Remnants. Soap making isn't exactly a new craft,...
On Selling Yarn Without Knowing Anything About It
I don't knit. I should say that up front, mostly because for a long time I thought very little about...
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,...
