Wash, Cut, Sew

Today while cleaning out my closet, I found a wool vest that I used to wear ALL THE TIME.

I hear that it is a problem many with my personality type have, but I grow strongly attached to certain articles of clothing.

This vest was one of them.

But, it was clearly time to turn this into something else, so I washed it in very hot water, attempted to dry it in the dryer (WAY too much woolly lint) and cut it up!

It was clearly too thick to sew using my machine, so I hand sewed both pieces. Easy blanket stitching.

Then I remembered seeing on someone's blog, squares of felted wool used for coasters. I have eight 4 inch squares. I'm trying to decide if I want eight flat coasters, or four thicker ones with cinnamon and cloves sewn inside.

Another problem I have. Getting carried away with an idea.

Recycling

I just can't quit with the rice bags!

This one is half of an old table runner.

I believe it came from THGGM's grandmother.

It had a stain I could not remove, so I just cut around it.

The rice is actually in it's own pillow case, so the outside cover can be washed.

I added cloves and a broken up cinnamon stick to the rice, and OH! the smell is wonderful when it is heated!

This is a perfect neck roll pillow for migraine-y me.

This bag was made from a two-piece denim outfit that I've been wearing for years. It refused to wear out, so I had to kill it.

But, it has returned in the form of several rice bags.