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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 11:54:56 AM
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I haven't started a compost here, so that's not doable yet, but stuffing for pin cushions!!! What a great idea. Except for a few fire starters I have always just thrown it away.
My DH just built me a new sewing room,(yea, yea, yea!!!) So I could use a few new ones.
I love the suggestion of putting some lint in the bottom of the trash bag as well, to absorb the greasy, sloppy spills in the bottom. Wonderful idea.
I'll never throw it into the laundry room waste basket again.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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OneHippieChick
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 04:54:20 AM
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Libbie, if you put the "crunchy" (love that!) towels in the dryer with a damp washcloth for 5-10 minutes on high heat, they will soften. Do that with clothes too and it will take the wrinkles out! 
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Originally posted by Libbie
Summer is clothesline time around here, but I've had a little family rebellion over "crunchy" towels, so I'll be doing a few dryer loads, too.
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!!
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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cntrygrl
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
Tommie
Kansas
USA
139 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 12:30:33 PM
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We use dryer lint for the firestarters and I highly recommend it. Bought a HUGE bag of candles (enough to use for the next couple of years) at a thrift store for $2.50. Used a larger tin can and an old saucepan of boiling water. Break the candles up into junks, put it in the tin can (keep the lid attached to the can for a handle and bend opposite of the can for easy pouring), put the tin can in the boiling water until the wax melts. Stuff dryer lint into the egg slots of an egg carton then pour the melted wax over the lint until full. Once they are cooled, cut individually and waa-la! So far this winter we haven't had to use any kindling, just a couple smaller logs to start the fire. The only cost was the candles, but if you burn candles varily often, just save the last bits of your candles. And if your candles are scented, your house will smell wonderful while your melting them.
Tommie
Farmgirl Sister #2590
~Live~Laugh~Love~
~Dust is a country accent~ |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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Colleen Easlon
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Colleen
Port Orford
OR
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 12:04:00 PM
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| That is wonderful. I have always thrown lint away. Thanks for all the great ideas. |
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Sharon Denise
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
Sharon
Temple
TX
USA
211 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 1:01:28 PM
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I've heard that you can also use dryer lint to make your own decorative paper. I've never tried it, but this has inspired me to do some research and give it a try!
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning."
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 4:58:12 PM
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I have never thought about composting (or any other use for) lint! What awesome ideas!!! I will be putting a lint container next to the dryer to reuse it! Thanks!!!
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet--Dr. Kioni
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Judyr808
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Judy
Hood River
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 2:13:06 PM
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I just saw on the news where a lady uses dryer LENT to make pictures. She made a copy of "The Last Supper", I think 4'x 8' and sold it for $1000's . The human mind is amazing!!!
Judy
Love & Light |
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pleasantvalleyfarm1
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Beckyann
Tillamook
oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:57:57 AM
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Woe! thanks ladies for the ideas, one more thing to reuse in my house. Loving it! I am making some stuff dolls for foster kids right now I will use it for that.
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 9:36:35 PM
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Re-using my dryer lint has never crossed my mind. I am so thankful to read all of these neat ideas. I will start collecting from now on and will be happy when my campfires start right up! ;D
Farmgirl Sister#2808
"Happy Hens make Happy Eggs"
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RNchicklet
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Robin
Dagsboro
DE
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2018 : 3:57:41 PM
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Excellent ideas! Thanks so much. Am just starting to compost and will add the lint to the pile. Also plan to put some out for the birds and squirrels. Clean lint can also be used in a pinch to stop a bleeding wound until the wound can be cleaned and appropriately bandaged. Great for use in a first aid kit.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 7:28:40 PM
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I knew that dryer lint was good for starting fires, I just didn't think about putting it in trees to help the birds find nest building material. Great idea.
Lori Beck |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 11:20:22 PM
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My sister used to felt dryer lint to use in other projects.
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2019 : 6:27:33 PM
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Judith, really? That is interesting. I would like to try something like that. What a great way to recycle.
Lori Beck |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2019 : 12:04:15 PM
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I also recycle mine but mostly as a fire starter. I went to an art show in DC once also and saw incredible art made from lint! Here are a couple of pieces by Heidi Hooper. Isn't she amazing?? Thanks for the other great tips! Never thought about the critters!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2019 : 7:09:41 PM
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Dianna, those pictures are amazing. So many uses for what most people call trash. I try to think of ways I can repurpose and reuse. I have never dreamed of dryer lint for art.
Lori Beck |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2019 : 5:01:31 PM
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Do you all use wool dryer balls? I bought three from Grove back in the spring. They really shorten the drying time. I have my dip three for her birthday...she loves them. Now I've ordered three more for my oldest married grand daughter.
When I was at the laundromat that day I visited with a younger lady who was doing her family wash. She had a two gallon bag full of wool dryer balls.
She told me they sold their home two years ago and her appliances stayed. They had never replaced the washer and dryer! She told me that she decided to set aside Tuesday morning as wash day. As soon as everyone left for work and school, off to the laundromat she went, coffee and detergent, as well as her big bag of dryer balls. When the three hours were done and her clothes were all clean, dry, folded, and sorted into different baskets for different family members, and different areas of their home...she was ready to go home and unload. Now that is a smart young woman! She did not have to think about laundry the rest of the week.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2019 : 5:02:40 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by TexasGran
Do you all use wool dryer balls? I bought three from Grove back in the spring. They really shorten the drying time. I gave my dil three for her birthday...she loves them. Now I've ordered three more for my oldest married grand daughter.
When I was at the laundromat that day I visited with a younger lady who was doing her family wash. She had a two gallon bag full of wool dryer balls.
She told me they sold their home two years ago and her appliances stayed. They had never replaced the washer and dryer! She told me that she decided to set aside Tuesday morning as wash day. As soon as everyone left for work and school, off to the laundromat she went, coffee and detergent, as well as her big bag of dryer balls. When the three hours were done and her clothes were all clean, dry, folded, and sorted into different baskets for different family members, and different areas of their home...she was ready to go home and unload. Now that is a smart young woman! She did not have to think about laundry the rest of the week.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2019 : 5:34:45 PM
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I was using cotton balls to put drops of peppermint essential oil on to help keep spiders away. I think I will use wadded up lint from the dryer. It would work every bit as good and is cheaper.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2021 : 02:24:44 AM
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Someone gave me a nesting ball..its made from little branches and stuffed with in unspun wool. You hang it on a tree branch for birds to pull pieces out to make their nests.
I refilled it with dryer lint and they seem to like it too...
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
Deborah
jersey farmgirl
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2382 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2382 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2021 : 12:24:52 PM
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I was almost finished making my Dotee doll for the swap, couldn't find my bag of polyfil stuffing, and didn't feel like venturing out to buy some. I had just washed and dried our big red Hudson Bay wool blanket, It was the first time it was washed so there was lots of beautiful red wool lint so my Valentine Dotee was stuffed with it. I used to use old nylon stockings for stuffing but haven't worn them for many years. They were good for stuffing kid toys as they are washable and dry fast.
Judith
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TinaTina
Chapter Guru
34 Posts
Tina
Bethel Island
CA
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2023 : 3:10:19 PM
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I love the pictures of the panda and the bird using dryer lint and would love to here more about how they did this. It's very creative
Tina Vandaam |
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
191 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 6:01:31 PM
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What imaginative people to create something from dryer lint!
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2024 : 2:19:56 PM
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I never thought to reuse dryer lint. These are neat ideas. I love the pictures made from lint. That is some amazing talent.
Krista |
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