Maybe we all can combine destashing with making presents for others ????

In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

On Sep 15, 12:18 am, wrote:
In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

Good idea, Mirjam. When I finish studying, I will do that. I always
used
to knit up little bits of yarn - either make mittens or actually
crochet
granny squares. Now, when I finish a project, I just put the leftover
yarn in a bag where it sits forever.

Higs,
Katherine

On Sep 14, 9:18 pm, wrote:
In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

I've been thinking the same thing. I just came up with an idea for
knitting wastebasket "scrunchies" to hide the unsightly grocery store
bags I use for wastebasket liners. It only takes a partial skein to
knit one of these. It's a perfect way to use up small quantities of
yarn and these bands would make great stocking stuffers. Here's a link
to my how-to page:

http://easy-knit-crochet.com/wastebasket.htm (Hmm, I thought it would
be a link, but I guess not.)

Suz

For many years I have used my odds and ends to make hats, scarves,
mittens, and sweaters for small children, and have given them to
various charities, which sometimes simply give them to needy kids but
more often put them in charity sales and silent auctions. A few have
even been raffled! I have found that color patterns use up lots of
small amounts very nicely, keep me entertained, and provide an
opportunity for me to try out new things on small items. Occasionally
a friend will give me enough yarn for an entire sweater, and then I do
some sort of stitch pattern.

On Sep 15, 8:26 pm, Suz wrote:
On Sep 14, 9:18 pm, wrote:

In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

I've been thinking the same thing. I just came up with an idea for
knitting wastebasket "scrunchies" to hide the unsightly grocery store
bags I use for wastebasket liners. It only takes a partial skein to
knit one of these. It's a perfect way to use up small quantities of
yarn and these bands would make great stocking stuffers. Here's a link
to my how-to page:

http://easy-knit-crochet.com/wastebasket.htm(Hmm, I thought it would
be a link, but I guess not.)

Suz

Suz , thank you for this link , but i don`t think i willl make such an
item .
mirjam

"Suz" wrote in message
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On Sep 14, 9:18 pm, wrote:
In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

I've been thinking the same thing. I just came up with an idea for
knitting wastebasket "scrunchies" to hide the unsightly grocery store
bags I use for wastebasket liners. It only takes a partial skein to
knit one of these. It's a perfect way to use up small quantities of
yarn and these bands would make great stocking stuffers. Here's a link
to my how-to page:

http://easy-knit-crochet.com/wastebasket.htm (Hmm, I thought it would
be a link, but I guess not.)

I like! Thank you for sharing! )

*hugs*
Gemini

What a wonderful idea!

I hope you share some of your ideas. I've got a mountain of fabric, and
some yarn, to destash.

Murielle

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In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

"Suz" wrote in message
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On Sep 14, 9:18 pm, wrote:
In my decissions to destash i also included making presents for
others , i I decided to go back to an old habit , when i sew [on the
machine] i always end up with some leftover cloth , WHY not? make some
little present on the spot !!!, and put it in the `Presents
drawer` ,,,, this way leftovers don`t need storage , and when invited
or called for bazzars , you allready have some stuff ,,,

I've been thinking the same thing. I just came up with an idea for
knitting wastebasket "scrunchies" to hide the unsightly grocery store
bags I use for wastebasket liners. It only takes a partial skein to
knit one of these. It's a perfect way to use up small quantities of
yarn and these bands would make great stocking stuffers. Here's a link
to my how-to page:

http://easy-knit-crochet.com/wastebasket.htm (Hmm, I thought it would
be a link, but I guess not.)

Suz
It worked for me! What a wonderful idea!

Thanks for sharing,
Murielle

"Mary" wrote in message
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For many years I have used my odds and ends to make hats, scarves,
mittens, and sweaters for small children, and have given them to
various charities, which sometimes simply give them to needy kids but
more often put them in charity sales and silent auctions. A few have
even been raffled! I have found that color patterns use up lots of
small amounts very nicely, keep me entertained, and provide an
opportunity for me to try out new things on small items. Occasionally
a friend will give me enough yarn for an entire sweater, and then I do
some sort of stitch pattern.

I'm loving all these wonderful ideas!

Thank you,
Murielle