First up: Stash-busting.
This piece of wool from an (accidentally) felted sweater was in my stash, and has been for a few years. I have used most of the rest of the sweater but I have a few pieces left. I fished out the smallest ball of wool yarn I could find, and voila!...
...a handle cover for my cast iron skillet. And since this was quick, and I have more than one cast iron pan...
...I made a few more. I know that since these pans have been around for years and years (I'm sure all our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had them) that I am not the first person to ever come up with this, but it felt pretty darn good to make something so useful and quick with what I had sitting around. I just rolled up the sweater piece so that there would be two layers top and bottom, and blanket stitched around it. Easy, peasy, and kind of cute, no?
What great projects and the books look lovely. Now I wonder if my library has any copies.......
ReplyDeleteNatalie, This is just what I needed. I am always almost burning myself with the handles to my cast iron pots. I have always used them and since I can't afford a Le Creusset I always will lol. I have a stash of sweaters that could definitely become some handle cozies!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, two very inspiring ideas- gardening and handle cozies! When I get my own place with a yard, I'm getting that herb garden book- I've always loved the idea of harvesting my own- plus they are so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration today! :)
ReplyDeletegreat idea! i love up-cycling.
ReplyDeleteVery clever re-purposing, I think I need to make some of those handle covers too!
ReplyDeleteI love the skillet handles. Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, love the pot handle covers!!
ReplyDeleteNice handle covers.....very nice idea.
ReplyDeleteThose handle covers are perfect for that fabric. I am with you...keeping it until the right project presents itself. I like the fingerless mitts too. My hands are always cold so using an old sweater is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love your re-purposing...what a wonderful idea!
ReplyDelete...and your fingerless mitts are adorable! Cute 'save' with the stitching and bow!