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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 11:47:13 AM
I have a couple of Towels that are getting very tattered on the edges. They are not thread bare though. So I have been brainstorming all morning about what I could do with them.
1. Cut them up for Shop Rags
2. Cut them up for Cleaning Rags
3. An apron that I can use to wipe my wet hands on by adding ties and facing the edges. (I could probably get 4 of these out of the towels.)
4. "Batting" for placemats
5. Stitch them together and make a bath mat.
6. Stitch them together and make a dog rug.
7. Those clever Kitchen towels that hang on the stove or fridge handle.
any other ideas out there?
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| HollyMaeberry |
Posted - Feb 23 2010 : 06:55:38 AM
I have taken towels, sewn the sides and stuffed with old pillows (when I buy new pillos for the house) creating huge throw pillows for the kids to sit on in the living room when they watch movies. They are excellent! My daughter even keeps one on her bed for when she reads in bed.
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| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Dec 17 2009 : 2:55:42 PM
If they have parts that are still in good shape you can recondition them into one of those smaller towels to wrap around your wet hair when you get out of the shower. |
| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 6:18:25 PM
Yep. I do have a serger. That is a good excuse to get it out! Thanks!
Here is a link that I found for Crochet Towel Toppers. I especially like the one where you just thread a towel through an opening (basic towel ring)....great stuff! I could use the hand towels with this or could down-size my large tattered towels.
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/towel_toppers.php
Farmgirl Sister #862
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| 2quilter |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 6:03:08 PM
Do you have a serger? If you do you can chop off the frayed edges and serge around them with a blendable color or thread and they are good as new....if you don't have a serger you can do the same thing with a wide zigzag stitch on a regular sewing machine...I did this not too long ago to some towels and washrags and they came out fabulous. Watch the tension on the machine but it's very very easy to do...... hope this helps!
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Dec 05 2009 : 06:19:47 AM
Great idea, thank you!
Farmgirl Sister #862
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| geminidream62 |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 7:27:41 PM
You got many great ideas, but one I didn't see is what my MIL used for years...she had a relative sew up big shoe covers for her guests who didn't want to remove their shoes. (Pretty much just a big old oval with a casing sewn around the edge and 1/4" elastic inserted.) They were quite weird looking and made your feet rather hot but kept her dove-gray carpet pretty for years by saving street messes from coming in the front door. She used to keep a basket of them next to the front door.
Molly
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 2:30:37 PM
Oh, I like that allot Stacey! I, too, use a bolster for low back issues. Marvelous....
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Farmgirl Sister #862
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| Painted Farmgirl |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 1:55:04 PM
http://www.curbly.com/modhomeecteacher/posts/7600-make-a-beefy-bolster-pillow-from-old-towels#jump
I found another one for you, if you like that pillow one! I am on a roll...hehe! I am acutally going to do this one from old towels my mom gave me, my step-dad has to use a bolster pillow in his chair for his back, so this way he can stop useing a roll of paper towels.
~Stacey
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 27 2009 : 4:33:04 PM
Ooooh, neat pillow covers. I have family in CA that use the beach allot. I will have to make up some of those.....
Farmgirl Sister #862
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| Painted Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 27 2009 : 3:03:15 PM
Here is something that I ran across today...inflatable pillow case covers!
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/terry-cloth-cases?autonomy_kw=Terry Cloth Cases&rsc=header_1
This one I just added, it is a little weird to me, but if you love cats or know someone who would love it, it is a cute idea!
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/cat/terrycats.html
~Stacey
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| hotmamaj |
Posted - Nov 27 2009 : 06:28:28 AM
I think you have it covered. alot of great ideas here. I use my old towels in the dog kennel, or for clean up projects around the house. They are easy to wash and dry then I don't have to use paper towels.
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| CherryPie |
Posted - Nov 27 2009 : 12:28:13 AM
I'm with Carol - pet shelters can really use them.
Kimberly Ann
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 26 2009 : 4:26:30 PM
Thanks Chandra, another good idea
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| MasterGardener |
Posted - Nov 26 2009 : 2:56:23 PM
The backing for a hot pad...fabric layer, then batting (correct name & spelling??)layer, then terry cloth.
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 5:28:15 PM
Also good ideas, thank you!
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| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 11:25:42 AM
Make a dog toy out of them. Make stuffed blocks for a baby. |
| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 1:32:27 PM
Thank you Stacey.
Kate
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| Painted Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 5:46:13 PM
Bathing Suit cover ups or Simple Bath Robes is my idea, if they are not to worn. Here are a couple sites for those instructions:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/06/threadheads_make_a_simple_bath.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4621653_robe-bath-towels.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
http://www.ez-fit.com/bath_towel_robe.cfm
~Stacey
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| quiltin_kate |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 5:20:20 PM
Oh these are good ideas, too! Thanks!
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 1:38:30 PM
I donate mine to our local animal shelter, they are always glad to get them, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 1:24:53 PM
Kate, you pretty much covered anything I could and have thought about, plus more.
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| Sarahpauline |
Posted - Nov 21 2009 : 1:23:50 PM
These are great ideas Kate. Pot holders, (the stuffing part) or some sort of casserole cozy maybe? I have some that just dont look very nice anymore, perfectly serviceable though. YOuve inspired me to do something with them. :)
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