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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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 Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 08:39:45 AM
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I dig that dress Kyria - unfortunately polyester, older stuff anyway, is no fun to wear. I used to sell vintage clothes and wore a lot of them but can't do the poly. Fun to look at for sure though:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 08:41:10 AM
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I had already thought of getting a group of women together to make some quick lap quilts to donate to nursing homes, or some such. So that's a great idea!
For some reason, I hadn't thought of aprons out of the stuff, but I guess you're right. It IS durable! Okay, I'll try an apron and see how I like it. Thanks!
Kyria
www.crossyr.blogspot.com
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 08:55:46 AM
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Yeah, Amy, polyester kinda makes me cringe, too. That's why I'm looking for other things to make with these old clothes. I know not many people are going to wear them if I just donate them to a thrift store.
Hmmm, maybe doggie beds...
Kyria
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 09:56:44 AM
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Rugs, my grandma used to do that. They wear forever.
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 1:53:18 PM
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I make lots of crocheted rag rugs and prefer the polyester over cotton any day. it is easier to work with and it wears forever, it doesnt rot or get weak like cotton. Fleece make fuzzy soft ones as well, or mix the 2 fabrics.
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
Kyria
Carthage
TX
USA
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 09:43:06 AM
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Well thanks and thanks! Hope it helped!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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