Hello Minders & Menders,
“UFFDA” might be how a polite Minnesotan describes this moment, but boy is that an understatement.
This past month, let alone the last year, has been more than a small moth hole in our hearts. It has been nothing short of a paper shredder. But, what the rest of the world may not fully comprehend, is that no amount of ice can freeze a Minnesotan’s heart. We take every shred of human decency around and weave it together with whatever we have. And we will, together, continue to visibly mend.
Hand me your bit, I'll give my peace
Peace by piece, woven & tied
All welcomed: monarch & geese
Through snow and ice, unified.
UFF – TADA
At Uff Tada, we try to create as little waste as possible. Everything has potential. The scraps that are created by trimming patches? Those get slowly collected and turned into art, such as scrap-fabric mosaics. Have trimmings of your own? Give it a try and show us what your tattered scraps inspire you to create.
Tools & Materials: Scrap fabric, hot glue (or other adhesive), wood frame or plaque
STEP 1: Cut your scraps into even smaller pieces if needed.
STEP 2: Use the various colors and textures to create a whole new picture by using hot glue or another adhesive to attach them to the plaque in layers.
STEP 3 (Optional): Share your finished work with us, we’d love to see it.
UPDATES
- A lot has happened close to home. That has sped some things up and slowed other things down. Thank you for your patience and thank you to anyone who reached out.
- We are so grateful for those who showed up to the impromptu, unofficial mending gathering. Please reach out if you would like to schedule an official visible mending event of your own.
Thank you to everyone who has held our community together in your various scrappy ways.
Love Always,