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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
    
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 10:00:09 AM
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I bought a new flannel sheet set. The package it came in was a zippered vinyl bag. My son has these building sticks, sort of like lincoln logs but flat (made here in downeast maine but I don't know the name of the company) that are loose all the time and we can't ever find all the pieces. Well, I realized that this bag was big enough to hold all the pieces. These bags can also be used for cosmetics, shaving/personals kit for travel, carry small craft things for travel, storage for smaller items. Just a thought.
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
    
645 Posts

Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 10:06:36 AM
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I've used these for storing stuff too. Actually, when Mary Jane was in IL at the Carson's, she talked about ways to use the zippered bags. If I don't need them, I give them to my daughter and she uses them for clothes or toys. I didn't think about storing craft stuff (like yarn or fabric) - good idea.
Lorraine (aka Tea Lady) Farmgirl #1819 www.birdsandteas.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
    
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 6:00:59 PM
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I use lots of zippered bags for crochet projects I'm working on. I have a small bag that I keep crochet hooks, etc... in. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
    
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 08:46:21 AM
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Mine are for yarn...heck, a friend once gave me a bedspread bag just for that purpose!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
  
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 02:57:02 AM
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I actually organized my linen closet using them. It looks so nice an clean. I love those bags.
Fannie Farm Girl #2746 |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 06:58:43 AM
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I reuse those as well. The plastic is pretty tough and they do last a while.
CMF |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 07:05:00 AM
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love the smaller ones for taking sewing projects with me for appointments
....it's what's inside a women, when she's up against the land.
Farmgirl #680!
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
   
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2012 : 10:01:29 AM
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I use them when I pack in on horses. One contains all my freeze-dried food. One has kitchen stuff. One has dog food. One has beet pulp (for the horses) Then I have two canvas zippered "boxes" that hold my clothes and swimming stuff. Works great. Some bags are cheaper plastic and don't last more than one or two trips.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
    
697 Posts

Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
697 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 5:02:17 PM
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I love those bags also. We bought a new comforter and it had a huge one, well, I held onto it and now it fits all my breastfeeding supplies, including the two pumps. No more random discoveries of supplies when the next baby comes around, all in one safe, clear bag.
--- Farmgirl #2951 No longer renting, offical farmgirl. Check out my new blog at http://featheredhattrading.blogspot.com/ And my new Etsy listings http://www.etsy.com/shop/alterationsbyemily |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 5:13:05 PM
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Great ideals. I've always throw my away. I will keep them from now own.
Seize The Day! Dorinda |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 6:45:50 PM
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i have a stash of the smaller ones that curtains come in-love them! great for small craft project to take to the dr's etc....
Farmgirl # 2139 proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse ~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2012 : 9:34:18 PM
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The small ones are helpful when you are packing. You can really stuff a lot into them. marianne |
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
   
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
304 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 1:46:58 PM
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I've made up little medical emergency kits and store them in these bags which are now in the trunk of the car for any time I need to access a band-aid or what have you while I'm on the road.
hugs, -missy-
Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower. John Harrigan |
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