Originally Posted by
bearisgray
How "bad" does an item have to be before you will discard it ?
That's a great question. I got someone's pinwheel square in a thrift store scrap bag a few weeks ago that is so badly stitched that I think I will toss it in the trash. It's maybe 6" square? Picking it apart doesn't make sense -- too much trouble for too small of pieces -- and the fabric is unattractive!
As an upcycler, it's TOO easy to acquire too much -- and too much of things that I later realize are not inspiring for me. So I am learning to be ruthless about materials and projects that I don't like.
Pbraun -- high five for Team Upcycle!