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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 7:05:12 PM
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The plastic bags with zippers that sheets come in? It seems silly to throw them away, after all they have zippers!!, but I don't use plastic for storage much
Anybody have any nifty ideas for these?
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 7:32:36 PM
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I use any of these kind of things to keep patterns and fabric in or when I plan on doing a certain pattern all the stuff I need for that particular pattern. Just to help keep me a bit organized...
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 7:33:35 PM
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I have a few that I store fabric in. It keeps it free of dust until I happen to use it. I agree, it seems wasteful to throw away a perfectly good bag with a zipper.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 8:24:30 PM
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I use them for storing extra sheets and blankets, but they're great for storing your good Christmas (or any seasonal) linens/napkins, etc. I've also put winter sweaters, scarves, etc. in them to store them during the summer.
Di on VI
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 05:10:07 AM
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Cut them apart and make a beach tote! It does not take much to turn that plastic and a few scraps of fabric into something sweet. :)
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 05:22:16 AM
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ooh, karin, fabulous idea! I'm thinking it would be good to use them to make a grocery tote too.
I use the bags to store off-season sheets and clothes.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:20:31 AM
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Wow - good ideas, thanks gals:)
Amy Grace
(judging from the number of posts this Nifty Thrifty topic is very timely)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:42:43 AM
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lol...lots of people thinking the same thing...they make great bag liners and if you are into purse making, they are the perfect waterproof layer in between the batting and the outside fabric!!
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Life should NOT be a jounrey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, what a ride!"
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 2:29:02 PM
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I love mine for storing yarn. I also have some that I store comforters that are not in use they keep mice & other little critters from destroying them! I wonder if they would work in the chest freezer for storing like kinds of meats? We have lots of meat in the freezer wrapped in that white butcher's paper. I think I'll have to try putting beef in one bag and marking the front, pork in another, etc. Oooo boy I just love feeling super organized :D
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 4:02:52 PM
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Got teens in sports? My dd loves using a smaller one of these for dirty volleyball clothes or makeup/hair stuff for after a game or practice. They fit nice inside a duffel bag.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 08:08:31 AM
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| I always used them to keep toy sets with lots of little pieces together. the good thing was that the kids could pick them up and take them when they went to Grandma's... |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:45:01 AM
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I use them for toys too!!! Zach really likes it too because he has learned to use a zipper. He is such a big boy.
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 11:17:13 AM
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I save mine for storing linens and also fabric stacks. When I would get a sheet set, I'd wash the set and put it back in and label the end "twin" or "queen" like that. Then I'd stack them in the linen closet. When the kids went to change their sheets, they knew which ones to take (and so did DH!). I also use them for storing the blankets and comforters in the off-season to protect from dust and, now, mice.
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 10:17:54 AM
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I put a big ball of twine in one and only zipped it far enough closed to allow the twine to pull out the hole. Since I keep this twine in our animal house, it stays clean of hay dust and road dust.
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 12:54:52 AM
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Reading this thread I thought of a great "green" thing to do with the bags, I haven't done this yet as I just thought of it.
Make 'COLD' bags for taking home frozen food from the grocery in the summer. I have a couple of very large ones commercially made that I use, but they are too heavy when loaded up.
Yup, I have a new project now!! You guys are great for making me more creative!! I love you guys!!
Cindy
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 09:22:24 AM
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I use the large ones (that comforters come in) to organize my gift bag stash. They stay dust-free, and all together in one place!
Lori
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 09:28:03 AM
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Use them to store wet things from camping or the beach in on the way home. Also, while camping or at the beach, it can be used to keep things dry...depends on the situation.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 10:45:13 AM
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I use them when sending packages to my daughter. I put whatever it happens to be in the bag zip it shut then into the shipping box, that way I know that her goodies will not be damaged if the package happens to get wet.
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 2:57:37 PM
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| E-Gads, I've got to run and see what I did with mine. I had 3 that kept falling off the closet shelf and was always on the closet floor. Just the other day, I was trying to figure out what I could use them for. NOW you girls come up with such neat Ideas. I surely didn't throw them away. |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 3:55:18 PM
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Debbie--what a great idea. It would save me so much time if I didn't have to untangle my yarn while I was crocheting and things. How funny, that I never thought of that before. So creative!!
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Life should NOT be a jounrey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, what a ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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