My Latest Project

This year I discovered "plarn"--yarn made from plastic bags. Any kind of plastic bags...grocery bags, bread bags, newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags....you name it! I just finished my first plarn tote bag and a plarn pot scrubber. I admit, the scrubber whipped up a lot faster than the tote bag! My new favorite site for plarn projects is: www.myrecycledbags.com. Check it out & happy recycling!

Do you regift?

I confess, I regift. White elephant gift exchanges are perfect for regifting--I mean, they'll never know I'm the one who put the smores maker in the pile, now will they?! teehee

My Mom saved Christmas bows from year to year. I save tissue paper. Our big yellow cat Dewey chews up the gift boxes, so in a way they are recycled as cat toys!

Speaking of cats, this year I'm regifting my mismatched socks as catnip toys to the local no-kill animal shelter. Check out the super-easy instructions: http://ohappysock.blogspot.com/

I'm also recycling my old blankets, scrap flannel and fleece as pet beds for the shelter. Check out the Snuggles project: http://www.snugglesproject.org/

What do you regift?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Join the green bag movement! Reduce waste by reusing fabric shopping bags (email me for a FREE bag), and recycle the plastic bags you do have by donating them to a thrift store or dropping them in the plastic bag recycling container at your local Walmart or grocery store. Reduce carbon emmissions and save money this winter by turning your heat down a notch or two....I turned mine down 2 degrees and put on a sweater and thick fuzzy socks. Recycle your unwanted clothing, coats, books, furniture and household goods by donating them to a local thrift shop, and be sure to keep a record of what you donate--it's tax deductible! Or, host a neighborhood swap meet or hold a neighborhood yard sale. Every little bit helps!

Happy New Year!

This time of year we always reflect on the past 12 months and what we accomplished (and what we didn't!) and what we want to accomplish in the new year. My resolution for 2010 is to sew as many bags for the Green Bag project as I can, and to donate as many quilts and blankets to New Borns In Need as I can possibly sew this year. That, and I want to lose 20 pounds (ok, maybe 40)....I think using up all my extra fabric is more realistic than losing the weight! What is your resolution?

Smoky Mountain bags still available

Many thanks to all of you who have patiently followed my blog! My day job is a traveling job, and it has been quite the busy summer. I'm nearly out of bags yet have a couple dozen in process. So, keep the requests coming, I'll send you one as soon as I can!

Sara

Burnsville, MN Smoky Mountain Bag toter

Got my bag, last week. Just wanted to say thank you!! I'm using it constantly! You Rock!!

Thanks again,
Sue

Fabric donation--thanks, Viji!

Many thanks to Viji R. of Medina, Washington, for the generous donation of fabric remnants.

Viji, a bag is in the mail to you!