Comments on: Wait – don’t throw that away! http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/ handcraft in a hectic world Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: janedohhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-2822 janedoh Wed, 03 May 2006 17:00:27 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-2822 This is my favorite way to quilt. I not only use my kids clothes but my own, my husbands and any other stained, torn or whatever clothes I can find. Thrift store prom, bridesmaid and wedding dresses are great for a little something shiny or fancy. I love to use denim, corduroy and old towels for texture. I've even used an old teddy bear that had it's eyes chewed off but was still in pretty good shape. Here's one I made using basic 6"squares <a href="http://ilive4cake.blogspot.com/2006/02/studio-fridaysomething-old-new.html" rel="nofollow"> big blue blanket</a> Dismantling the clothes relaxes me and helps me to come up with ideas I get overwhelmed at the fabric or specialty quilting stores....there's just tooo much to choose from, I'd go broke if I bought everything I liked. This is my favorite way to quilt. I not only use my kids clothes but my own, my husbands and any other stained, torn or whatever clothes I can find. Thrift store prom, bridesmaid and wedding dresses are great for a little something shiny or fancy. I love to use denim, corduroy and old towels for texture. I’ve even used an old teddy bear that had it’s eyes chewed off but was still in pretty good shape. Here’s one I made using basic 6″squares big blue blanket Dismantling the clothes relaxes me and helps me to come up with ideas
I get overwhelmed at the fabric or specialty quilting stores….there’s just tooo much to choose from, I’d go broke if I bought everything I liked.

]]> By: Hannahhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1658 Hannah Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:28:14 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1658 I made a rag-rug wallhanging out of my daughters first size babygrows, I posted about it recently: http://gentlytiptoe.blogspot.com/2006/03/its-finished.html and there is a picture there too. I want to make something for my other children now using their smallest clothes, I love that Wee Wonderfuls quilt. I made a rag-rug wallhanging out of my daughters first size babygrows, I posted about it recently: http://gentlytiptoe.blogspot.com/2006/03/its-finished.html and there is a picture there too. I want to make something for my other children now using their smallest clothes, I love that Wee Wonderfuls quilt.

]]> By: peggysuehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1618 peggysue Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:09:31 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1618 I don't think I have the courage to cut up my favorite kid's clothes (not yet anyways) but I have held on to t-shirts that I love, but that have stains (somehow I manage to be the lamest laundry mom around - I can never get stains out!). Anyways, I think I have my solution (and maybe something for you, makingtime) - Canadian House & Home magazine has a a great article on recycling stuff called "reclaim to fame" and they show how to make a rag rug out of old t-shirts notted onto rug hooking netting from Michaels. It looks super simple and really soft - cut the netting to size, sew 2" grosgrain ribbon along the edge to keep the netting from fraying (I'll probably just use some nice plain cotton) - then cut the t-shirts into 1" x 6" strips and knot the strips onto the netting. I love the idea of using my kids shirts to make soft little rugs for beside their beds. I don’t think I have the courage to cut up my favorite kid’s clothes (not yet anyways) but I have held on to t-shirts that I love, but that have stains (somehow I manage to be the lamest laundry mom around – I can never get stains out!). Anyways, I think I have my solution (and maybe something for you, makingtime) – Canadian House & Home magazine has a a great article on recycling stuff called “reclaim to fame” and they show how to make a rag rug out of old t-shirts notted onto rug hooking netting from Michaels. It looks super simple and really soft – cut the netting to size, sew 2″ grosgrain ribbon along the edge to keep the netting from fraying (I’ll probably just use some nice plain cotton) – then cut the t-shirts into 1″ x 6″ strips and knot the strips onto the netting. I love the idea of using my kids shirts to make soft little rugs for beside their beds.

]]> By: katehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1588 kate Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:58:56 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1588 I'm using my daughter favorite old pajamas, a bit of her beloved "snuggy" and some flannel to make the wee bunny from wee wonderfuls for easter. I was quite proud of this brilliant :) idea and am happy to see others recycling their children's old clothes etc. to make something new and wonderful. Viva la craft! I’m using my daughter favorite old pajamas, a bit of her beloved “snuggy” and some flannel to make the wee bunny from wee wonderfuls for easter. I was quite proud of this brilliant :) idea and am happy to see others recycling their children’s old clothes etc. to make something new and wonderful. Viva la craft!

]]> By: korinthehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1582 korinthe Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:51:50 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1582 Anamaria, cutting into the clothes sounds like a surefire way to bring on another baby! ;) Anamaria, cutting into the clothes sounds like a surefire way to bring on another baby! ;)

]]> By: makingtimehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1580 makingtime Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:27:35 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1580 i've no kids... but i do wear out alot of shirts of the cotton-lycra jersey type. usually by the time i'm done they are pretty worn out, or have stubborn stains.they aren't of the nice broadcloth... i dunno what to do with them?seen anything that might be good? i’ve no kids… but i do wear out alot of shirts of the cotton-lycra jersey type. usually by the time i’m done they are pretty worn out, or have stubborn stains.

they aren’t of the nice broadcloth… i dunno what to do with them?

seen anything that might be good?

]]> By: Rosahttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1577 Rosa Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:01:47 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1577 Inspired by Hillary's I made a quilt for my daughter from some of her old babygrows. The stretchy fabric was hard to work with (especially for a beginner like myself) but i'm pretty happy with how it turned out:<a href="http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/142350.html" rel="nofollow">http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/142350.html</a><a href="http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/155140.html" rel="nofollow">http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/155140.html</a>:) Inspired by Hillary’s I made a quilt for my daughter from some of her old babygrows. The stretchy fabric was hard to work with (especially for a beginner like myself) but i’m pretty happy with how it turned out:

http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/142350.html

http://ervilhas.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/155140.html

:)

]]> By: MagFlyhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1571 MagFly Thu, 06 Apr 2006 06:18:25 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1571 When I was 10my mum made me a quilt for my bed from MY old clothes. This post reminds me that I could start using it again... When I was 10my mum made me a quilt for my bed from MY old clothes. This post reminds me that I could start using it again…

]]> By: Anamariahttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1570 Anamaria Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:51:14 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1570 I have a stack of Leo's madras plaid overalls, shirts, and shorts that are just waiting to be made into a roman coins quilt, but *I'm* not ready to cut up my children's outgrown clothing yet; not ready to admit that we probably won't be having any more kids to wear them. Maybe this summer.My favorite thing about Hillary's quilt is that she links many of the pieces to a photo of her son wearing the clothing it's cut from. Maybe I can still squeeze Leo into some of those shirts, cause I'm not that organized! I have a stack of Leo’s madras plaid overalls, shirts, and shorts that are just waiting to be made into a roman coins quilt, but *I’m* not ready to cut up my children’s outgrown clothing yet; not ready to admit that we probably won’t be having any more kids to wear them. Maybe this summer.

My favorite thing about Hillary’s quilt is that she links many of the pieces to a photo of her son wearing the clothing it’s cut from. Maybe I can still squeeze Leo into some of those shirts, cause I’m not that organized!

]]> By: vegasandvenicehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1569 vegasandvenice Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:16:42 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/06/wait-dont-throw-that-away/#comment-1569 I was thinking of collaging shadow boxes with other pieces of memorabilia from the same era that may or may not be related. I don't even have children but this post really gets one thinking. He he. Really though I was thinking of this idea for beloved vintage t-shirts of hubbies! I can't wait to see what you do with Calvin, Ezra and Adelaide's adorable things, but you could probably make a million wonderful items!! I was thinking of collaging shadow boxes with other pieces of memorabilia from the same era that may or may not be related. I don’t even have children but this post really gets one thinking. He he. Really though I was thinking of this idea for beloved vintage t-shirts of hubbies! I can’t wait to see what you do with Calvin, Ezra and Adelaide’s adorable things, but you could probably make a million wonderful items!!

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