I usually sweep my hardwood floors first and then go over them with this swifter.....never ceases to surprise me on the dust I can get on one of these even after sweeping.So....I always kept telling myself, one day I am going to cut them up and then serge them together. I saw this done on a blog...I am thinking "Happy Cottage Quilter"...not sure so forgive if I am wrong and if it was your blog, I would be happy to mention it.
That was my disclaimer.....so I finally did it, double the towel over, cut in half.....so I have four halves....keep two together and serge.... Easy......
Now...the one question is.
"Why did I wait so long to do this?"....it took a matter of a few minutes. Savcs money too.... More money for material....HA!!!
I got a surprise mail box the other day....OHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYY GOODNESSS!!!!!
Go ahead and double click,,,,,I know you want to....
Have you ever seen such Samoan delights? I carried these fabrics from the kitchen, to the sewing room, to the living room...just so I could see them. Yes, I know, I have a sickness....
Thanks Krista!!!
Okay, now I am officially jealous. Terrible thing to admit on a Sunday, but those Samoan fabrics are so lovely. I especially like the browns and yellows. My son has put in an order for swim trunks out of some of my Samoan fabric stash. MY stash--oh dear there I go again (sigh). ;o) btw I love your banner.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Barb with using up 'notnice' dishtowels... and lovely fabrics..... I wonder what you will make?
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I want - no NEED (covet is probably the right word) - both the blue and orange Samoan delights! You've got a great friend to send you those! Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to repurpose something you don't like! Your Samoan fabrics are gorgeous - particularly the orange one.
ReplyDeleteVery clever swifter pads. Love that fabric Barb. Really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteoh of course a girl has to save money and those savings have to go on fabric. :) Your fabric is very nice and its no wonder you fondled it for quite a while :) Have fun Barb :) Hugs Vicki
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the Swiffer rags. I will have to remember that.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics! I know you will put those to good use.
LOL your funny!! I love the swiffer idea!! Your new fabric is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea , I use batting pieces on mind they work great .
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Barb! I never did like spending money on those cloths. I used to use the wet cloths until I bought a Libman mop. I used our old washcloths instead of buying new wet cloths each month. Every little penny counts, right?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new Samoan fabrics!! I see some new ones that I haven't seen before.
I saw that swiffer idea and when I get home I'm going to do it too - I have several hand towels I don't like! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteyour one smart lady!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb....... great way to use something you don't really like!!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, what a great way to use towels you don't like. Love the new fabrics. They're gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI bet you won't be making floor cloths from those fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove your saving tip and the fabric is beautiful, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOoooo great "care" package you received!! Cool idea for the towels :0)
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Great idea on re-purposing old (or "not my favorite") towels.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics Barb. I use the skinny pieces of batting on my wood floors but your idea works nicely too. Tell Krista hi from me when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Barb! I have some old towels that I could cut to do the same thing. Wow!
ReplyDeletegosh Barb I forgot the fabric, nothing like those Samoan prints to make me yearn for the tropics.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, that fabric is gorgeous. Does the flower that appears in most of their fabric have a name or is it just a design element? It resembles a magnolia. It definitely seems to identify that area of the world, at least to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics! I can't wait to see what you do with them...
ReplyDeleteA great idea too with using up/recycling or being green with the towels. I give mine to my husband for his garage but I think I'll start doing this too.
Such gorgeous fabrics, but I am worried they won't fit in well with the ones you just so prettily organized. But don't worry, I have a solution for you. I think I have a spot they would fit into...just right. :)
ReplyDeleteSamoan delights!!! Oh baby!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay so now I need to make swiffer pads. I guess I will never get any sleep. Plus I have to go buy a serger.. Sheesh.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics. Whatcha gonna make?
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