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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Carol
Canada
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 Posted - Sep 21 2010 : 10:11:13 AM
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I just found this tutorial about making tshirt yarn out of your old tshirts! I never considered that you could do this, but of course you can! Anyway, I'm now saving my old tees for yarn and hope to make something cool out of them.
Just thought I'd share.
http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/03/tutorial-t-shirt-yarn.html
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Edited by - sewsweet on Sep 21 2010 10:11:42 AM |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2010 : 10:34:27 AM
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I made a couple of balls of this yarn thinking I would make something but haven't had the time. I did put one ball in my gardening basket and used it tie up my plants. It seems to work really well, a little stretch and gentle on the plants. I have several shirts in the rag bag to cut up now and told my daughter not to throw away any old shirts.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2010 : 3:12:56 PM
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That is so cool. Now I have to go find old t-shirts. Thanks for sharing.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2010 : 04:28:16 AM
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I am always so amazed at these beautiful sights!! Thanks bunches for the heads up on this one.
N@n somewhere between Michigan and Arkansas
keep searchin'-it's out there somewhere. |
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Cynthia
Lockwood
CA
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2010 : 12:11:41 PM
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What a great wed site/ I really think I will try the t shirt idea, It looks like a good way to use old t's again.
Line Shack Farmgirl !570 quote:
Originally posted by sewsweet
I just found this tutorial about making tshirt yarn out of your old tshirts! I never considered that you could do this, but of course you can! Anyway, I'm now saving my old tees for yarn and hope to make something cool out of them.
Just thought I'd share.
http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/03/tutorial-t-shirt-yarn.html
Farmgirl Sister #1191
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2010 : 2:36:21 PM
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I found a bunch of t shirts the other day at the thrift for .50 a piece. I need to get them cut up. And they are alot easier to do that sheets for the rag rugs. I wish there was a way to do the sheets like the t shirts. Anyway, I will be doing this.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2010 : 8:25:12 PM
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MJF had a cute pattern for making a knitted rug using this technique, I haven't tried it yet but it looks like a great way to repurpose
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Sep 26 2010 : 4:27:10 PM
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Oooh, Carol I'll have to use this sometime!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2010 : 6:38:15 PM
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Ive used this technique crocheting rugs with a big Q hook -- comfy and fabulous on the porch!
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 6:18:18 PM
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no real pattern; i cut the seams and collars off of the tshirtsand take the usable portions and strip them with a 1 1/2" rotary cutter/ruler; then i take that trip and stretch it end to end as long as I can; then I take a little pair of scissors and snip a little slot in each end, and then I connect the ends like you would connect rubber bands together...pretty simple; use a 'Q' crochet hook and either work in rows or in circles; its been trial and error for me...here's a rug in progress; I'm going to use this as my new welcome mat when it's done....it's about 36" wide and I'm going to make it about 24" deep. Let me know how it works out for
you!
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 10:24:29 AM
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My aunt did this and now I have the cutest purse made out of t-shirt yarn. It's great for tossing in my phone, wallet, and keys and heading out shopping or to church.
http://foreveronajourney.blogspot.com/
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 1:56:58 PM
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Carol, thank you for sharing the new site! I'm cleaning out closets tomorrow. going to try a tote. Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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AliciaNak
True Blue Farmgirl
405 Posts
Alicia
Elko
Nevada
USA
405 Posts |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2010 : 8:06:14 PM
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This is a great site...thank you! It looks easier and not so "stringy" as the sheet rugs. I too have sen lots of inexpensive shirts not counting the ones I have that I hated to throw out! Great for recycling and I was just pricing rugs! Very expensive to buy! Can't wait to try this. She had other tutorials too that looked interesting.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 06:12:30 AM
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well the other day i had decided....i need to learn to crochet or knit. i dont have a hat that fits. stocking hats slide off my hair and head. so maybe i learn to make a rug with this. then i could learn to make a hat.lol happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Valgirl
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Valerie
Hot Springs
AR
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 06:10:42 AM
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I love this idea, and had all but forgotten about it. I haven't tried it yet as I am trying to finish a huge project before starting anything else....sound familiar?...hehe....I am currently working on a Cathedral Windows quilt. I HAVE TO GET IT DONE. I have been working on it for 4 years now...sheeesh...lol!
Valerie
Today is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
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HookAngel
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Bren
CA
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 11:14:58 PM
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| Love this blog link here.. thanks. And what a wonderful recycling idea!! My aunt used to make the rugs with a Q size crochet hook out of old linens/sheets... they lasted for years and were so great. |
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