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A few months ago, I pulled these grass seed bags plus some other feed sacks from the garbage at the auction house I go to. Not too many people saw me. They were really stained and worn....go figure....
I finally decided what to do with some of them. I need a big bag to carry packages to the post office. I usually grab a garbage bag, which then usually gets a hole in it, and is no longer good for garbage.
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I laundered them, but most of the stains are still there. But, I figured women tea stain their projects all the time. My stains are the real thing! Because they were pretty worn, I decided to add "patches" all reinforced with free motion machine embroidery. It also was a good way to set off the faded lettering.
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My wordle obsession has now been put to use. I used an iron on transfer to make two "patches" for my bag. This was such a good project to practice on. I should have followed the instructions better for the transfer. Both of the ones I did scorched a little. But, it just looks like more stains. Ahhhhh, imperfection--gotta love it!
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If I need to patch it up more along the way. No problem!
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I love the texture of the seed bags too, slightly rough.
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Full of boxes and ready to go! OK, so these boxes are empty, but soon... after more sales here and here!!
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I decided not to put a drawstring in the top. I think it would get in the way.
So, this is a very scrappy project, but I really like my very utilitarian bag. It has that old used and loved feel to it.
AND, I love Wordle!!
Love your bag.... St. Nic would be jealous... and I love how you used your wordle. I need to do this on this cool bag I got, but think it would melt. So fun.
ReplyDeleteScrappy makin' you happy!
loe these type bags...good re-use !!! gotta love that !
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bag... Lezlee
ReplyDeletethere are so many reason i like you jill. two more being:
ReplyDelete1)you dig through trash too.
2)you dig wordle
wordle makes me want to say mrytle.
mrytle.
see, i said it.
wow! wonderful re-use!
ReplyDeleteHope you're thawing out up there in Nebraska. The snow is finally starting to melt some in Colorado! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is very resourceful of you! And so very cool. You Rock.
ReplyDeleteOh.......Jill! I want one! LOL You need to go garbage pickin' more often!!! I am so into your stitching - that is SEW cool!!!
ReplyDeleteLovin' it!!! Awesome as usual!!!
;-) robelyn