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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 2:25:08 PM
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See pg 2 for even MORE ideas!!! ...and of course a picture!
As a commited recycler I am always looking for a way to reuse something that still has life-in some form.
If you're like me, your kitchen hot pads are grungy after only a few uses. It seems such a waste to toss them out- but equally as offensive is the appearance of being dirty- even fresh out of the wash!
Today I had a brainstorm!
Rather than start from scratch on new hot pads I simply recovered my old ugly ones!!!
Seriously- all I did was pick out a few scraps of fabric , turned it right sides together and stitched up the raw edges- an envelope cover!TWO seams and voila!
*It needs to fit snugly to be safe*
BEFORE you stitch up your old ones be sure that any thin worn out spots are mended and padded.
This set of 3 took me a total of 15 minutes!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Dec 01 2008 09:39:52 AM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 3:26:24 PM
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What a clever idea! Great job! I am going to copy cat this as needed!
I would suggest using only natural material fabrics (cotton, wool etc) as I know that the synthetics burn/scorch easily.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 4:52:36 PM
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That is a wonderful idea!!! I can't wait to try it. I have some that desperately need some refurbing!!!
HUGS
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 4:58:18 PM
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That is an idea worthy of MJF's magazine! Great! I love it.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 7:57:44 PM
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I'm so glad ya'll found it appealing- after I posted this topic I remembered that sometimes I go a bit far to "recover" something that really has no life left in it!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 8:41:18 PM
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Autumn, recycle til nothing is left!! How green is that?! Hey, when I saw this I also thought about some of the ugly Betty ones I've seen in the dollar stores..recover those babies for pennies and have designer pot holders.
Stephanie
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 9:07:50 PM
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This has so many possibilities- I don't have time to list them!!!
I confess- I originally thought-Hmmmm. I could keep a few covers in the drawer and pop em on when company is over- that way I wont mess up the pretty covers.
I have since repented and decided that this is such a quick easy fix that I can stand to use up the pretty ones too-and enjoy them for myself.
I already have plans to do some pretty ones with felted wool.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 9:08:26 PM
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| Cute Autumn. I still swear by the suede ones. Great insulaters, no scorch or burn and they wash and dry just fine. The suede would wsork covered with a cute print that matches the kitchen too. As far as synthetics, which I stay away from anyway...they melt. Try getting that off your hands or anything else. Like dropping hot syrup for making candy on your fingers...it sticks and keeps on burning. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 07:40:43 AM
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I love the seasonal fabric! What a great idea. You could even ad a bit of velcro on the inside of the new cover and make seasonal/interchangeable covers! (i guess as long as the velcro would hold up)
They are really pretty. I love the festive pumpkins the best! |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 1:07:56 PM
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Great idea!! I have a few in my collection that need some help!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 4:47:58 PM
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Very clever & frugal! I wish I knew how to sew, I have lots of jeans my 5 year old has blown the knee out of.
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Texas
USA
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
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Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 5:42:39 PM
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| Fix it up, Wear it out, Use it up or do without!! This is a saying a former pastor of mine always said and every time I go to throw something away I always say that first! If its worn out and beyond fixing...then it can go!! Thanks for one more way to conserve and be responsible for the things we've been given! |
Edited by - kmbrown on Nov 25 2008 5:44:17 PM |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 08:49:33 AM
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That's kinda my philosophy- but I am really bad about thinking there is still life in something when truly it is time to throw it away!
Show us some pictures if you gals re-do your hot pads- I'd love tosee them!
I am going to work on some wool ones today I think.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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Posted - Nov 27 2008 : 06:30:10 AM
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You gals never cease to amaze me with your awesome ideas! Thank you Autumn! And especially for the pictures...that really brings it all home! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 1:41:58 PM
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Hang on!! I have another great idea
Ill post later today right here! Gotta prototype it first!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:05:39 PM
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Autumn, you are so clever. What a fantastic idea!
Thanks so much for sharing. I believe I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and do it also. I might put a pocket on one side to make a sort of mitten. I hate those bulky pot holder mittens that you can't feel anything you are picking up in.
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:32:11 PM
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Very clever! Great use of resources!!!!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 3:27:45 PM
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OK here's the next idea!
I crochet dishcloths for my kitchen and I LOVe them!!!
After a few months the lighter colored ones start looking really dingy 
So I decided these all COTTON thick cloths just couldn't be tossed to the trash can yet- even if they do look bad!
So- I stacked and basted them together, using scrap cotton from the fabric stash, on the top and bottom.
Then I made the envelope cover, just like the others-
Finally after fitting the cloths inside the cover I machine quilted the design using a walking foot on my machine.
The quilting keeps them from shifting and moving and I think it looks great!!!
**REMEMBER- use natural fibers* wool,cotton- preferrably from sources of re-use. Old coats, jeans etc.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2008 : 12:17:53 PM
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Awesome! I am going to have to start doing the wash cloth one. I have some my great grandma gave to me and I just don't want to throw them away. So I will have to do that!
Thanks for the creative ideas!
Laura Marie #369
lauramariedesign.com
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