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Consuelo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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 Posted - 12/08/2009 : 4:22:52 PM
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I have three 1-gallon zip lock bags full of every little bit I cut at the end of a project. Many are 12" or more, just as many 1" or less.
Has anyone come up with some creative use for these?
A lot of my yarn is Lamb's Pride which is a single ply (worsted) so I have basically untwisted some of these and used it to needle felt but I need more ideas to use them up FASTER!!
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eldergirl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/08/2009 : 8:44:58 PM
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People put them out in the woods for birds to use in the spring for nesting, I have heard.
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/08/2009 : 11:29:50 PM
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do you make toys? use them as stuffing.
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Consuelo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 05:59:24 AM
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WOW! Two great ideas. Thank you.
I have not made toys yet but have plans to knit dolls for each of my two granddaughters' birthdays next year. I'll save a batch or two for that.
As far as the birds... we're in Yuma, AZ, for the winter but will be trekking back to Maine in the spring... I can leave a trail of yarn from here to there! Let's just hope I don't get arrested for littering - that would be too sad.
Thanks again
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aprilshowers
Chatty Knitter
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Consuelo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 08:49:59 AM
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Ooooh, another good idea. The girls are 5 and 7 and love to do "art".
Thanks.
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Ratbag
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
318 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 09:30:58 AM
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What about getting some hessian and making a rug
Sandra
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Consuelo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 2:46:27 PM
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Hmmmm. I din't know what hessian was. Looked it up in Wikepedia and it referred to some mathematical thing or a German from the province of Hesse.
But then the Urban Dictionary had additional definitions, I bet this is whatyou meant: "Hessian is a loosely weaved, strong fiber material similar to burlap.Used mainly for carpet backing." Their spelling, their grammar.
So a hooked rug of some sort is what you had in mind, eh? (I've been hanging out with many, MANY Canadians.) Sounds like a great idea. I'll have to keep collecting bits to have enough. Thanks!
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Ratbag
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/10/2009 : 05:10:25 AM
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I forgot about the 'Hessian's' and the language differences sorry.
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Consuelo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 12/10/2009 : 08:03:55 AM
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Don't be sorry, Sandra. You broadened my horizons... it was fun to learn what you meant! Also, I love you caption about insanity.
Hugs,
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Leftover bits
