Sheets to dust cloths

when your old flannel sheets become thin cut them up into dust/cleaning rags

i let the fabric dictate the size of each cloth & then fold in half & stitch around the edge.

they are soft enough to polish & strong enough scrub with.

they last quite a long time esp the ones that are cut from the edge of the sheet as its usually still like new.

they can also be used to make wee wipes.

secondhand

The Best $20 i have ever spent :o)

today i came home with the find of the month
two sheet sets both in their original packets one a queen size & the other a single
both sets are two flat sheets
so 70's, they make me smile
$10 each what a bargain
beautiful thick 100% cotton, they dont make them like this any more

its not every often you find something like this.
in my mind i think they were wedding gifts that were put in the linen press & made their way to the back & only found the light of day when the house was cleaned out at a deceased estate
now they will be loved 30 odd years after they were made.


this is the queen size set & they are in the wash as i type & they will be going on my bed this afternoon. the original price sticker was $5.99
EDIT - it turns out these are a double bed set so i can only use them as top sheets, they shrank a bit in the wash. its all good tho as i will make two pillow slips today from the second sheet & who knows what else :o)




this is the single set, one of them is destined to become a skirt & an apron




i just noticed that this is my 200th post [April 2006 to April 2010]
so i think a little give away is in order
i will have a little hunt around my studio tomorrow & let you know whats up for grabs & how to win