This one is such a heartfelt watch from start to finish. In her latest video Janet from JanetsSewingStudio sets herself a three day challenge to make a whole charity quilt using only thrifted button-up shirts and fabric already in her stash, and she takes us along every step of the way.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- An honest behind the scenes look. Janet does not gloss over the tricky moments, from squeezing in the longarm quilting before drop-off to the very real heartbreak of finding a hole in the finished quilt. It is a refreshing peek at how a real charity make comes together under a deadline.
- A wonderful upcycling project. Three thrifted shirts and a stash dive turn into a generous, finished quilt, which is such a lovely reminder of how much value still sits in the fabrics we already own.
- A gentle nudge to sew for good. The quilt heads to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a charity that builds beds for children, and seeing the whole process makes you want to wind up your machine and join in.
Janet asks a lovely question at the end of the video too, about whether you label your charity quilts. We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments, along with any tips you have for using up thrifted shirts in your sewing.
