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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
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 Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 4:42:19 PM
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Man, this is the COOLEST. How I have I not known about these? All you farmgirls with loads of great fabric - you need to hem up some fabric squares, different sizes, and then you can use them to make amazing shopping bags, gift bags, and gift wrap. To see what I am talking about, check out this great site:
http://www.furoshiki.com
I use their easy instructions for giftwrapping all the time now!
and here is a good video as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC7MH3EzBWM
I have always preferred to give gifts unwrapped, or wrapped in something beautiful and re-usable. this is PERFECT! |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 7:18:38 PM
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Maggie, I bookmarked the page! That is really cool! Thanks for sharing!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4186 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 05:39:13 AM
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Super ideas. So simple, yet so beautiful.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 06:47:56 AM
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That is so clever. I bookmarked it as well! I love the video with teh different ways you can use the one bag. I must make some. :) Thank you for sharing this.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 08:51:50 AM
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| Wow, that's a word I wasn't expecting to see today. My husband turned up a couple of these in some old boxes in the attic this spring, and we sold them at our garage sale. Now that I see how they work, maybe I'll make some new ones and start using them. |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 11:00:59 AM
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Those are adorable. I wish they weren't so expensive though. I also wish I could sew & make my own. Last year the Chicago Tribune newspaper had an article about this & how to make your own.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4186 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 2:37:31 PM
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Just a thought here, for the non sewing people. Why couldn't you use a fuse web stuff, that you can use for heming? Fold your raw edges over, and slip in the piece of fuse stuff, and iron away. Wish I could think of what it is called, Darn it. :)
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 5:13:00 PM
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| Or just cut some fabric with pinking shears?? I see NO reason these should be expensive! I put a cute picture on my blog of one that was made just using an inexpensive bandanna that you'd buy at a dime store! Or a small tablecloth found at a gargage sale or something?? they can be any/all sizes, any kind of material!!! |
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