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Recycling

When DD#2 got married, nine and a half years ago, I bought a garden arch and 12m/13 yards of white tulle to decorate the arch with. The minister, DD#2 and hubby stood in front of the arch for the ceremony and it is in most of their wedding photos. The garden arch now stands at the entrance to our front yard covered in ivy and climbing roses.


The tulle, the net fabric used to make wedding veils and wedding decorations, has sat neatly folded amongst my sewing fabrics. For years I didn't know what to do with it. Every time I came across it I'd consider throwing it out but I'm too thrifty aka cheap to toss 12m of perfectly good fabric.


I cut it into four 3m sections and, as it was made of nylon, I was able to dye it with Kool Aid. I don't think my microwave will ever be rid of that fruity scent.


The tulle has been recycled into a fairy skirt for the soon to be six year old. She should like it as pinks and purples are her favourite colours.


No recycling here. Just a brand new cardi for the two year old.

I've got the flu. It appears to be the same one DH complained about for two weeks. I don't expect it to last that long though. I won't be going off to work every day. Just as soon as I've delivered the Sear catalogues and babysat the eight year old I'll be tucked up in my bed sleeping this illness away.

posted on Nov 1, 2010 1:54 PM ()

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Love your creativity & the cardigan
comment by shesaidwhat on Nov 6, 2010 11:08 AM ()
Got any fairy skirts for a 46 year old? That's a very cute sweater - that kid's gonna need it this year, from what I hear.
comment by nursekim on Nov 3, 2010 7:53 PM ()
How pretty!
comment by elderjane on Nov 3, 2010 5:49 AM ()
No flu, but I did catch a mild cold. Hate a sore throat. Get well soon.
comment by solitaire on Nov 2, 2010 6:37 AM ()
That fairy skirt is a work of genius, and that sweater! Oh, my, just gorgeous. You're the best grandma ever.
comment by troutbend on Nov 1, 2010 6:18 PM ()
Oh no not the flu I had a mild cold last week but so far I have avoided the flu I hope you have plenty of vitamin C, Chicken Soup and knitting thats my perscription get well soon. xxx
comment by janeway4eva on Nov 1, 2010 3:37 PM ()
I'd like to see a photo of the garden arch. Feel better soon.
comment by tealstar on Nov 1, 2010 3:33 PM ()
Feel better - and I love what you made!
comment by kristilyn3 on Nov 1, 2010 2:44 PM ()
I loved the colors there in that sweaters.That is so sweet.
comment by fredo on Nov 1, 2010 2:14 PM ()

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