Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7079697)
I use the 100% cotton ones as mulch in my perennial beds.
Originally Posted by Geri B
(Post 7079983)
Really! I never thought of that!!!!!how long for cotton fabric to breakdown?
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I have a friend who just throws them in the yard and the birds help themselves. When you clean the birdhouse out each fall you can see what they chose…
I saw a bird try to pick up a wad of dog hair I had thrown in the yard one day. It was a nuthatch and he pulled and pulled and finally gave up - it was too wet and matted… I like the mulching and tying ideas, too! I had forgotten about using old fabric for holding tomato vines up to the stakes... |
fabric boxes, lunch, totes and favors bags.
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After a while and several bins full of scraps I find it best to give them to someone that can use them. They are no good just crammed in a bin waiting for me. Then I start over filling the bins.
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I love to make rag wreaths to decorate my door seasonally.
I use them instead of fiber fill in pillows. |
Originally Posted by LindaMRB
(Post 7080946)
I have a friend who just throws them in the yard and the birds help themselves. When you clean the birdhouse out each fall you can see what they chose…
I saw a bird try to pick up a wad of dog hair I had thrown in the yard one day. It was a nuthatch and he pulled and pulled and finally gave up - it was too wet and matted… I like the mulching and tying ideas, too! I had forgotten about using old fabric for holding tomato vines up to the stakes... Just had a funny thought- with all we have been hearing about drones spying on us, can you just imagine a drone flying over my neighborhood, and seeing all those brightly colored birds nests in my neighborhood? The headline would read "Military Drone identifies new variety of nest building Bird!" |
DH bought a drone. He thinks it is the best thing ever. It does take great videos of the landscape.
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I have a scrap pile for the DGDs to play with - they do all kinds of things - hand warmers, Barbie clothes, crazy quilts, tote bags, tote decor, t-shirt decor, hair decorations, they try it all
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I use them for Locker Hooking and I just ordered rug braiding tools.
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I use them in making fabric covered, coiled bowls and coasters. You'd be surprised how far a 3/4" x 5" scrap will go.
Best, deb in Maine |
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