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| missusprim |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 2:02:06 PM
I finally got tired of trekking back and forth to the picnic table to pick up/drop off clothespins when I'm out at the line. OR, as it's so windy here, my bucket of clothespins get knocked over and strewn all over God's creation.
So, I went through my stash and made a waste apron to hold them in. The floral print is a 45" home dec fabric from JoAnn's and the solid cream is drill cloth from the same place. Both are sturdy fabric and should hold up very well.
The loop at the top is so I can hang it up so it's out of the way, AND in hopes of deterring any 8 legged 'friends' from finding their way into it. I had to tuck the ties in as we have 5 cats and they'd have a ball playing with them.
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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| missusprim |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 04:49:19 AM
Debi, I guess my train of thought with DH is that if I'm doing the laundry for him - he should just be glad that it's getting done. Now in all fairness, if I knew and felt that stuff really and truly is stiff from line drying, I'd concede and throw them in the dryer for him. I've been on this earth for going on 49 years and have had my clothes hung out every year of my life but about 4 1/2 yrs. and I don't think it's such a big deal. DH is, and I'm being honest here, a pretty picky guy and makes his thoughts and feelings known about everything that gives a good twist to that corncob he has 'hiding.' Tee hee
And yet.......a few days ago he admitted (I could hear the pain in his voice when he told me this lol) that he sometimes can't tell the difference from what's been out on the line from what was in the dryer. Aaaarrggh!
SusieK, if you're wanting directions and measurements of what I made I'd be happy to share with you - just let me know! I wasn't sure if you were referring to my clothespin apron or something else that someone on this thread mentioned.
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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| herb19355 |
Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 07:05:45 AM
Karen, I love the smell of clothes hung out doors but I do not like stiff towels and shirts. I put my clothes in the dryer and run for about 5 minutes and then hang them out and they are not nearly as stiff. L have an apron similar to yours I purchased at Walmart a few years ago. I love being able to tie the straps and loop in over my shoulds (like a purse) and then I can just reach down and grap a clothes pin.
Keep us posted on your progress with your husband.
Debi
herb19355
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| HollyHobby |
Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 05:25:23 AM
Great idea! I like the fact that you bring it back to the house with you. |
| greenbean |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 2:17:49 PM
That's Very pretty Karen!!
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 3:35:41 PM
Love Love Love it. Good job!
Nicole
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| missusprim |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 07:54:52 AM
Thanks to all for your wonderful compliments. Hubby told me last night that his Mum had a similar apron when he was young, but hers had some sort of flap on it that she pulled up to access the pins. He STILL doesn't like line dried clothes, and I'm not sure if I'm ever going to convert this man.........STUBBORN. And I have to say, anyone who line dries knows that even if your clothes are stiff when you initially put them on - they get 'soft' in no time and one really can't tell the difference. That includes the ultimate 'stiff' fabric in jeans.
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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| SusieK |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 05:55:42 AM
Can someone show some more pictures of the clothes pin holders. I like the apron but would like to see more please ladies.
"COURAGE is being scared to death,
but saddling up anyway. -John Wayne"
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 04:05:17 AM
beautiful Karen
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| cranberryrose55 |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 10:49:03 PM
I like the idea of it for gardening too. If you tie it around a 5 gallon painter's bucket, it could carry seeds in the apron and tools in the bucket. Love the fact it is beautiful, too!
Jan
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| Tammyb |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 05:08:16 AM
Nice apron. My plastic sand bucket I use just broke so I am going to be making one this time.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Tammyb
Live to leave a legacy
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 5:35:22 PM
Very pretty! You did a great job!! :D
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 2:18:43 PM
How cute! What a great idea and nice that it is sturdy too!
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| annielaurel |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 05:37:03 AM
Really good idea and really cute apron. Very clever of you. :))
~Nancy~
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 20 2011 : 5:39:53 PM
Great idea and great apron! :)
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| missusprim |
Posted - Mar 20 2011 : 06:21:27 AM
True! I hadn't thought of that; but I could use it for gardening, tool belt, etc. And it's already 'girlyfied'!
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 20 2011 : 04:15:49 AM
What beautiful work, Karen!
Marianne |
| embchicken |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 12:12:50 PM
I love it! I an think of of many other uses for it!
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| Violets November |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 4:44:00 PM
Very nice! Besides hanging laundry, I'm sure it can be used for other events as well!
~Violet~
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 3:49:35 PM
Great idea and cute too.
FarmGirl 2495
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 6:42:30 PM
Great idea! Good job!
CJ
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| Heather B |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 6:04:17 PM
Very clever! Nice job!
Heather
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 2:41:16 PM
Very Cute karen. And handy!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 2:26:15 PM
That really is cool! Great job, Karen! :) - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Beverley |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 2:18:27 PM
really quite cool!!!
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 2:08:57 PM
Cute and handy, too. What a great idea, Karen. And it will save you lots of steps. Love it!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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