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Handmade Portraits: Reiter8 Upcycles Sailboat Sails
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Story by brepettis, reiter8, weirdwolf
Published on April 11, 2008 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by reiter8

Reiter8 takes sailboat sails that would otherwise go to the dump and has created a line of bags and pillows that she makes out of the canvas.  Watch the video to see her process.  Check out her "Marketing Department!"

 

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Itybitybags says:

Wow! What a wonderful video portrait! I am now in love with her bags! What a unique and beautiful piece of everyday art!


4/11/08 at 6:36p.m.
Etsy Admin weirdwolf says:

Katherine your my upcycling inspiration! I love your fantastic use of unusual materials. Thanks for sharing your story and opening our eyes to the resources all around us.


4/11/08 at 6:44p.m.
nydampress says:

So beyond fantastic!

p.s. The handmade portraits are by far my favorite feature of the Storque. Keep 'em coming!


4/11/08 at 8:27p.m.
bittystarr says:

this is like seabags.com!


4/11/08 at 10:58p.m.
PickalaPoopa says:

Such a nice story, handmade portraits are great. Liked seeing the dutiful mate helping when needed. And an artist helping the environment.


4/11/08 at 11:09p.m.
1ofmykind says:

Wow...just WOW. Fabulous story, gorgeous product and just can't wait to see more of these handmade portraits...especially those involving environmentally friendly vendors.
Best wishes reiter8!


4/12/08 at 8:59a.m.
DinnerTimeChimes says:

This is great! Love seeing the faces and workspaces behind the stores on the EcoEtsy team


4/12/08 at 11:21a.m.
cloud9designstudio says:

Awesome video and article! I love to see The Storque highlighting eco-friendly etsy sellers! You can search "teamecoetsy" to find more likeminded sellers! :)


4/12/08 at 2:04p.m.
pouch says:

love this article, congrats!
It's a good job you have such a lovely big room to work in :)


4/12/08 at 6:10p.m.
LoucheLab says:

This is such a cool video and it's awesome to see other people at work - thanks so much - Tara, you rock!


4/12/08 at 6:20p.m.
reiter8 says:

Thanks, Tara for your wonderful video magic!
Thanks, Etsy for shining the light on upcycling!

Would love to hear from other upcycler - recyclers!

Also check out the Storques new featured column Earth Tones: http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/e...


4/13/08 at 9:44a.m.
spittingimage says:

I think that is amazing and I am quite impressed. This is definately a case where upcycling is used at it's maximum potential. Reiter8 - good name too! Way to turn waste into beauty.


4/13/08 at 10:16a.m.
youmeyou says:

So inspiring.....Thank you for sharing!!...xo


4/13/08 at 6:28p.m.
bobnstitch says:

All of these videos are wonderful!!!


4/13/08 at 7:00p.m.
Etsy Admin daniellexo says:

Great work!


4/13/08 at 7:55p.m.
Etsy Admin missbatch says:

What a great piece, thanks for sharing!


4/21/08 at 3:35p.m.
zJayne says:

Absolutely, positively enjoyed this piece. Thank you so much for sharing! Love your bags...especially number 5's!

Best,
zJayne


5/27/08 at 11:55a.m.
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