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by Moe Beitiks

Saddened by the sight of abandoned needlework, a family of designers at Frederique Morrel have made upcycling tapestry their main passion. From old piles of handmade drapes, to forgotten pillows, to intricately woven knick-knaks leftover from the neigbor’s rummage sale, these designers are rescuingembroidery from oblivion by transforming passed over pieces into new beautifully crafted foot-stools, couches, and stunning woodland creatures.

Read more at  -   http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/02/06/eco-art-vintage-needlework-upcycled-as-trophy-art/