Meet Barb Hood, Creator of Upcycled Sails A lifelong sailor and passionate maker, Barb Hood gives new life to old sails by turning them into durable, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. It all started over 25 years ago with a retired sail from her own boat and a desire to sew something both useful and meaningful. Today, Barb trades custom duffle bags for old sails, keeping them out of landfills and filled with stories from their time on the water. Each piece she creates is a celebration of reuse