First part of a multiple blog series where clinical psychologist Cheryl Hankin develops a sensory blanket and works with the director of a Senior clinic and the residents to figure out the best combination of features. Follow on this journey developing the ultimate sensory blanket with lots of FabMo materials!

Do you sometimes despair because you think that your efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle all amount to too little?

Don’t! - The example you set is extremely important and I found the studies to prove it.

Instructions to make a Ribbon Mini Bunting using your FabMo kit or materials you collected yourself. Have fun!

Ever wondered what to do with a bunch of FabMo curtain samples (sheers) - here is your answer. Make a shabby-chic wreath! Easy and no-sew, but you need patience!

Our guest blogger Melissa Lin made this beautiful jacket from FabMo material. Read her blog here.

In the months leading up to the holidays and the resulting shopping frenzy, let’s spend some time about what we really need and what we can mend. And where we can simply make do.

Buying clothing second hand is a trend - finally one that we can all adopt regardles sof age and shape.

Guest Blog by FabMo’s Chair of the Board Holly Welstein. If you are interested in learning a bit more about the role of the Board, please read her blog. Maybe being a FabMo Board member could be of interest to you as well.

All of a sudden plastic straws are a big no-no. Turns out that’s happening for a good reason. Read out blog to learn some facts about plastic “straws” and revisit the cute FabMo pencil wrap instructions that can easily be changed to a pretty cutlery and reusable straw wrap.

The FabMo Boutique is happening once a year in October. Whether you are a potential vendor, shopper or volunteer, you can find more information here.

Let’s go with a variation of Kennedy’s famous quite here: Ask not what others can do to protect the environment, ask yourself! (and then go and do it).

Here are 7 easy ways for you to support FabMo. Hopefully you find one, or two, or more that appeal to you!

There is more to FabMo than pretty fabrics and great crafting materials. Many FabMo volunteers are also involved with other not-for-profits and often FabMo materials feature prominently when volunteers raise funds by selling handmade treasures or - like in the case of Marge Gordon and Grateful Garment - sew needed products. Have a look and be inspired!

I went looking for other FabMo-type organizations with a little help of my Facebook buddies. Here is what I found.

Pets have a really big environmental impact but there are ways of reducing it - and a way to use FabMo materials to have fun with your pet.

There is but one rule for one way plastic water bottle: don’t buy them. It’s really that simple!

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Feeling Creative? Participate in the FabMo 8” Square contest! Prizes and fame for your creativity among the FabMo community awaits you!