Meet Earthwhile’s Sister Project: Worthy Rubble
textile works by Janelle Costello
With DE-construction & RE-construction as a focus and conscious consumption of textiles as the compass, Worthy Rubble Craft House features an evolving collection of one-off garments, re-worked apparel, and comforting quilts. A respect for cloth and imperfection along with a patience for repair and reinterpretation are at the heart of this venture. All one-of-a-kind items are slowly handcrafted from salvaged textiles, reimagined remnants, and discarded clothing. Intentionally in contrast with throw-away culture and the destructive practices of fast-fashion & mass production, Janelle Costello strives to create heirloom quality treasures from existing materials constructed with a durability that can be passed on for generations to come.
Quilted Cinch Sack
Inspired by Komebukuro bags sometimes indented for holding a gift to a dear friend, this particular bag was pieced together with scraps of dye tests and salvaged retro curtains quilted together with a combination of kantha-style handstitching and machine doodles. With its open cube bucket design, it’s perfect for harvesting cherry tomatoes or gathering up a bundle of supplies for a crafting date.
Quilted Jacket
Outer layer made from shrinkage test linen scraps with shibori-dyed cotton waffle blanket for inner lining. Sashiko-inspired hand stitching details the length of the sleeves.
Remnants Quilt
Made from linen and silk scraps, some naturally dyed with Osage. The inner batting was reused to give new life to a forgotten attic blanket.
