Rooty_Tooty

Nice plarn tote. Would love to see a photo of the whole thing!

Very cute! This would be a great project to make from some of that yarn made by recycling our old tee shirts!

Great idea! If the netting will not feed through your sewing machine easily, try laying a piece of tissue paper on your sewing machine UNDER the fabric & sew just as if it's another layer of fabric. When you have completed the seam, simply tear away the paper. This is a trick that works well when sewing other very light or sheer fabrics and will probably work here as well. However, I do think Linda's ideas of folding the fabric so that you have an extra layer of netting or sandwiching in a strip of ribbon are both good ways to add stength to these seams. Afterall, produce can sometimes be fairly heavy and break through.

This is an old idea that I remember from when I was little but very much worth reviving. Good for the environment & easy on the wallet -- and yummy fresh veggies, too!

Awesome idea, Kayte! I often thought that there must be some practical use for these DC spindles but I hadn't come up with one yet -- glad you did! This idea has so many possibilities!

These would make great nightlights with a 7-watt bulb. These bulbs produce some heat but most standard nightlights don't have much space between the bulb & the plastic shade. Perhaps it would be a good idea to drill some small vent holes along the edges or on the top to allow for the heat to escape. I haven't shopped for these nightlight bulbs recently but perhaps there is a cooler green version of these on the market that would work for this project.

Also, these might translate into nice under cabinet lights for the kitchen. I move quite frequently due to our work assignments & very often the kitchens in our various apartments have had terrible lighting & this would be an inexpensive but stylish solution to a very aggravating problem. Lining the base of the spindle with foil would reflect more light but might also produce more heat.

Other possibilities -- lights inside closets or cupboards, under stairways, patio lanterns. Looks like I'll have to ask freinds & family to save their old CD spindles for me!

What a terrific idea! I have often thought that we are msnufacturing far too much unecessary disposable stuff. I had thought of using old towels & washcloths on my Swiffer but I like this better -- as long as no one is going out & purchasing yarn for this purpose.

Another possibility would be to take it a step further & knit your mop sock from strips of your old worn out cotton knits (T-shirts, socks, underpants, etc). To do this, cut 1/2 to 1" wide strips horizontally from an old shirt so that you end up with a bunch of rings. Then link your rings together by pulling them through each other to form a continuous chain. Stretch the chain out straight & wind into a ball of "yarn". Crochet using the appropriate large size crochet hook.

The key here is to use up something that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Please avoid the temptation to chop up old clothing that could be donated for use by someone in need! There are plenty of old items out there to use that would otherwise be truly useless!

Great idea! I'm glad to see that someone has determined that these will withstand washing & drying -- Thanks, Toffy! Does anyone know how durable ink from felt markers or newprint is? I'm thinking there are some nice possibilities here for creativity.

Also, this is a great opportunity to duplicate some of the great vintage buttons that some of us own either in vintage or updated colors. I would also suggest looking for old jewelry either at home or at flea markets for great textures to replicate by pressing into your clay. In fact, just keep your eyes open & there is no telling what textures you will find that you can use. Hardware store might offer some interesting textures.

What a cute idea! This could also be used for an interesting touch to side seams on skirts or pants, too. However, I think you might need to keep the buttons below the hipline. I'm not sure this technique would hold up to the added strain in the hip area caused by sitting & movement in general. Then again, with a little experimentation, I'm sure a suitable way to reinforce this area could be found.

Also, this could be a nice solution for those too high slits in some skirts. Again, though, I think this would require some additional reininforcement. It seems that slits in skirts have a tendency to grow longer due to the strain caused by movement.

What a wonderful little project! This would make a great gift for anyone who must take meds on a regular basis. I like Millie's idea of adding some appropriatly inspirational words. Doing so, based on individual circumstances, could make this gift even more special. I would also suggest that the top portion might be made of posterboard or oak tag instead of cardstock for the sake of durability. The foam core board and the delicate rice paper are perfect!

I love that you used reclaimed yarn & combined yarns to create a beautiful color. The flower with the novelty button is the icing on the cake!

This is wonderful! Professional framing is sooo expensive! Now, would someone please be so kind as to provide some simple directions for cutting mat board?