INTRODUCTION Any cotton jersey knit can be turned into a woven, knitting or crochet project. You can use old T-shirts, odd socks, or any other garment made from stretchy fabrics. TIPS One large men’s T-shirt cut to 1″2.5 cm will yield around 50 feet/15 meter of yarn, roughly equivalent to a skein of store-bought T-shirt …
Earth Day is held on Saturday this year, April 22. The official theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. This time we wanted to showcase how we can invest in our planet and our surroundings. Over the past year, we held many workshops at The Corner @ 240 that emphasize reusing existing materials to create something …
Since its inception, St. James Town Community Corner has exceeded expectations. The Corner continues to provide assistance to community residents, including seniors, newcomers to Canada, and their young children, with programs in health and wellness, education and crafts. This spotlight features service user David Cheater, who shared how The Corner changed his life. I am …
Written by: Rowan Flood *Edited for length and clarity* Farirai Dhumbura is an artist who lives in Scarborough, Ont. A dream or a painting is what first pushed her into creating. From there, the inspiration has kept coming, and so has the art. From how she feels to what she sees and experiences around her, …
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show your significant other that you care about them. It can be done in a sustainable way as well as with some creativity. We wanted to show you one way to do it. To make a simple token of love you will need some red colored flyers, a …
Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year. Get ready to refill your cookie jars, no matter what. It’s National Cookie Day on December 4th! It’s all about giving and sharing thanks to the Dutch for bringing koekie – meaning ‘little cake’, to North America and making …
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Christmas DIY gift ideas Christmas time is a time for giving and sharing; many of us celebrate with family, friends, food and the exchange of gifts. If you have the time (and the talent), homemade gifts are a wonderful way to make your favorite people feel cherished and loved. But you don’t have to be …
