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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 08:57:51 AM
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You know the ones, that have pretty fabric patterns. I don't know what to do with them. I want to use them somehow, but just can't think of anything to make. I have about 6 or 7 of them, but none with the same pattern. Three of them I absolutey love the pattern and colors. I have hung on to these for 3 years or so, cause I can't think of anything to make.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 08:59:44 AM
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Hey, there, Mikki - how about a couple of beautiful new......APRONS!!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 09:17:57 AM
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I would vote for aprons too..or maybe cute toaster or mixer covers or if they have alot of stains and stuff the small pieces could be apron pockets or pot holders maybe???? Lucky you!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 09:23:29 AM
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| How fun! Whatever you come up with will be just amazing I'm sure! I vote aprons too! I would totally buy one from you (along with those amish dolls-if my hubby didn't kill me first-aprons and dolls are not high on his list of what to spend our money on!!!!) LOL! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 2:03:01 PM
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Mikki, how about making some lavendar sachets with some of the material! I can smell them now! Hugs, Maryjane Lee
"A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells" |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 4:52:24 PM
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Mikki, How about a small Quilt foor your cabin. It'll keep you warm on a cold day.
Teddie
Too blessed to be stressed! |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 6:07:15 PM
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Funny that this thread came up! I was just taking out the flour sacks I have collected from ebay because I am planning to make a quilt using only them. I thought it would be nice to have a quilt that looked just like it would back then. I am not sure I have enough, but I will hunt for a few more on ebay as I go along.
I love the idea about the aprons and appliance covers too. You are all so inspiring!
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 10:05:07 PM
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Mikki, I have used flour sacks to make old fashion "make-do" pin cushions. Each section is a different fabric. They came out really neat. This way you can use up small sections and your fabric will go farther. If you're like me, it's hard to let go of those old timey fabrics!  I like to make them last! LOL
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 11:05:42 PM
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Mikki
If you have a small window, how about Cafe'curtains outta the flour sacks for the window.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2007 : 03:31:53 AM
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how about a blanket
I discovered flour sacks in an old abandoned house last summer
All were just the white color, so if they had been patterned, i'd have found a granny somewhere to make a quilt or blanket
you just can't beat the softness
I use mine for canning. Instead of newspaper, i spread these out to absorb messes and spills, then just wash and use over again!
And when we got our new puppy back in December, they made for a nice soft bed/nest. |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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