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7 Ways to Re-Purpose Old T-Shirts

February 17, 2016 May 30, 2020 / 9 Comments

The t-shirt is probably one of the most ubiquitous articles of clothing in American society. People like them because they are comfortable, easily customizable in terms of graphic design and color, and inexpensive to manufacture. Ninety percent of my husband’s wardrobe consists of t-shirts given to him by his old employer. As such, they tend to accumulate, as I discovered a few years ago when we were moving house. Why did we have so many? How many t-shirts does one human …

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DIY No-Sew Waterproof Picnic Blanket

March 31, 2015 May 30, 2020 / 5 Comments

Can’t sew? No worries! A bit of fleece, some scissors, and a little patience are all you need for a one-of-a-kind blanket. This no-sew blanket is perfect if you’re looking for a quick, easy project for yourself, the kids, or grandkids. Now, this idea isn’t new; plans abound for knotted, no-sew blankets. For my own no-sew blankets, I like this picture tutorial from Instructables. I used two 60″ x 82” pieces of fleece for a final blanket that measured about 48×80”. Simple …

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