I bought these crocheted placemats at daycare garage sale a few months ago and I still can’t decide what to do with them. At first I thought I’d make two tall totes, but after seeing them folded in half on my shelf, I also considered four zipper pouches. Then I thought maybe just one large tote. I can’t make up my mind. (Yes, I did consider actually using them as placemats, but they are kind of small.)
Any suggestions?
thrifting: Usually I pass up things I can easily make myself, but I really liked the pattern of these. Plus, they were only 25 cents. I wonder what the person who made these by hand would think of that price.
Awesome placemats and I’m loving your blog. Found you on Twitter. I’d go with the four smaller bags, preferably with lining and zippers and a little handle. I love that size, so handy for so many things. Have fun, I’ll keep reading for sure.
Clea
I really like these!! Great design and price… BARGIN MATE!! hehe I say zipper purse but how about framing them and using them s wall art maybe?? Can’t wait to see what you decide…
xo Steph
I’m thinking cushion covers!
I found two such rugs (almost 36″ square) in a church thrift shop. I asked online about the pattern used; I wanted to make a blanket the same way.
I ended up making three or four swatches – maybe index-card size. Then I collected all my partial balls of more-or-less worsted weight acrylic together and made two queen-size bedspreads and a 6-foot-long laprobe. There’s a photo of the bedspread I kept:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/JessicaJean/narrow-step-afghan
It’s neat to think that others turn up in other church sales!