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| NebraskaCottontail |
Posted - May 09 2012 : 6:00:09 PM
When I found your website, I read with interest the articles about the clothesline. It brought back memories of growing up on the farm. Last year I build my own and a set for my grown daughter. The only problem I'm having is finding heavy duty clothespins. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 06:16:01 AM
Welcome to the forum Rebecca!
The ones from Lee Valley are just like the ones we used to have when I was a kid. My mom always hung our clothes on the line.
They are definitely stronger than the cheap ones you find nowadays. You might check out your local hardware store too. I find lots of goodies there that I cannot find elsewhere.
Happy Pinning!
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| Jeanna |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 11:07:58 AM
I found the heavier clothes pins at my local Walmart. They were back with the camper supplies.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - May 12 2012 : 3:20:39 PM
Thanks Susan for the information.
Welcome Rebecca. Hope you enjoy getting to know your way around.
Marianne |
| oregonatural |
Posted - May 12 2012 : 07:34:11 AM
I finally found good wooden clothes pins! Not expensive either. From Lee Valley. They're longer and stronger than the junk from China. Check it out. I love mine! Good luck! Here's the link.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?p=63682&cat=2,42194
Susan
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| Nana Shirl |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 10:23:52 AM
Check out estate sales and such...I found a big "old" clothespin bag FULL of the old ones a few years ago..ya never know where your treasure is hiding!! Hope you find yours soon..the fun is in the "hunt"!! Blessings..
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| craftingram |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:40:51 AM
Rebecca, welcome to MaryJanes! You might try looking at Lehmans website. They carry lots of nonelectric, homesteading type items. It's Lehmans.com. Hope you find what you need.
Karin
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| annielaurel |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 05:04:23 AM
Welcome, I think someone will soon have an answer for you although it isn't me. I have the same problem with clothespins.
Nancy
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 08:48:58 AM
Welcome Rebecca. My husband is often asking the same question. He uses clothespins in his workshop. They just don't make them like before.
Marly
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 06:14:11 AM
Hi Rebecca,
Welcome from Missouri! I just use the clothespins I found at our local Target store...but if I have something that needs extra strength, I just double up on the clothespins and place them side by side. That might help you for now at least until you can find some super-duty pins!!
Paula
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| SpyChicken |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 05:26:34 AM
Hmmm, not sure about the clothespins but I just wanted to say "Welcome!" I'm gonna guess maybe one of the other farm girls will have an answer for you... |
