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atticlady
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Rabecca
Midlothian
Illinois
USA
24 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 11:12:48 AM
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| I have been doing a lot of knitting lately and now I have small balls of yarn left from various projects. I asked my daughter, who is a teacher, if she had any use for them and she said she did not, most teachers have more than they will ever use. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do with this yarn? I do not want to throw it away,it is good yarn. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 11:55:01 AM
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How about making granny squares and then putting them together for a lap quilt or some such thing?
God is good....all the time.
Denise
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 12:13:27 PM
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I too am a knitter/crocheter and I find myself with leftover yarn all the time. I make small amigurumi toys and give them to homeless shelters or donate them to the local schools at Christmas time for their families in need. You can also make holiday pins, flowers to brighten up a dull bag, doll clothes etc. I do this all the time:)
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
Instead of telling God how big your problem is....tell your problem how big God is. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2309 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 12:52:41 PM
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I make enough granny squares for lap robes and donate them to the local nursing homes at christmas. So often the residents have no family left and they really appreciate a gift made with love.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 1:34:18 PM
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Thats what plastic canvas uses..small pieces of yarn.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 2:13:37 PM
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I would have to agree with the granny square idea. I use them, and they end of making some really pretty squares.
Another though, save it for dolly hair later on or different colored fringes on something like a scarf. :D
hugs
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 04:23:08 AM
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I knit scarves with them - one row for each color leaving a long enough "tail" on each end to act as a fringe.
Luanne
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 06:23:53 AM
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I make coasters out of my little bits.
I also give the last few yards to my 3 year old. He loves to wrap them around his cars and then ask me to untangle it. He must be part kitty. |
Edited by - Roxy7 on Aug 31 2009 06:25:15 AM |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 07:09:45 AM
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I'm with Luanne. Scrap scarves can turn out so beautiful. Also, I use my scraps to crochet art dolls. A little doll stitches up in an hour and can be dressed so cute with just a tiny bit of yarn.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
http://quilandneedle.blogspot.com/
http://musingandmuttering.blogspot.com |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 08:28:38 AM
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The beginning of the year Theresa rallied up some of us girls to knit or crochet squares for Warming Up America. Once Theresa received the squares she make a blanket with them to send in. I'm not sure if she will be heading this up again this year but depending on just how much yarn is left, you could make squares :)
Here's a link to the thread:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29408
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 09:16:42 AM
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Hi Rabecca,
Check out the Knit a long Crochet a long use up stash thread on in this forum. I am collecting hats for One HEART Tibet and could use all the help I can get. :)
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 09:17:37 AM
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yes, we could! They are the prettiest when made from different colors!
(Or you could send some to me...I need a variety of colors for plastic canvas. I don't need alot but just variety of colors)
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 2:56:19 PM
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Corrine,
I checked out your wesbite to see the dolls you drescribe. I couldnt find any, but you make wonderful things! I love the reddish purse! |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 06:37:43 AM
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robin, omg! my blog has not been updated in so long! currently, i am in school for fashion design and it doesn't leave much time for anything else. i'm planning to finish up a doll this afternoon, i'll post a pic here before i send it off.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
http://quilandneedle.blogspot.com/
http://musingandmuttering.blogspot.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 07:45:47 AM
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I saw some cute decorating with scrap yarn balls :) Just make a big ball with the scraps and put them in a basket, just for show
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 3:23:46 PM
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In the PLATEFUL issue of MJF, there is a article on "Boys who Crochet".
You can send left over yard to
Northwest Children's Home
P.O. Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
just a thought...
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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keyboo
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Lucy
Cambridge Springs
Pa.
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 7:45:29 PM
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| This is silly but...My mom has finches, and puts scraps in the bird cage, and they use it in their nest! Or...put outside for wild birds to use in their nests! |
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