Comments on: Makeover — Recycled Sweater Rug

By: iris

iris — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:14:38 +0000

wonderful, ha ha, i’m more lazy than that, i just felt the wool ones and they shrink up nicely, even felt , then throw them down where needed, they’re double thick and soft and warm and if slippery throw some sealer rings underneath [ grandma sewed them on. ] i getmany comments on my cute shrunk sweaters. they wash easy also

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:02:58 +0000

You make a good point, Kelly and it’s something to consider. I know for me, I donate piles of clothing to the Goodwill every year, but it’s hard to turn off my creative eye for certain items I might make into something that I, a friend or family member can get some use and joy from.

I appreciate your visit,
–Kathy

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:03:07 +0000

It looks very pretty, but why not give sweaters that don’t fit to a resale shop or Goodwill so someone who needs a sweater has one? If it’s truly not wearable (holes, etc) then I can see giving it a new life as a rug but the sweater you used I am sure someone less fortunate would have really appreciated.

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By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:31:03 +0000

Hi Suzanne,

You were a trendsetter and you didn’t know it! Pillows from old sweaters is brilliant; and I wish you would do it all over again too and share with us one of your new creations. At least share with young family members, who will be inspired by your creative ideas.

Thanks for stopping in and please come by and share your ideas with us anytime!
– Kathy

By: Suzanne Johnson

Suzanne Johnson — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:21:23 +0000

I did unique crafts like this 40-50-& 60 years ago. Always making something out of what was left over–like pillows from old sweaters. I was called cheap and crazy so I kept the items hidden from friends and others to cut the negative remarks. Wish I could do it over again. I would make a hit with all the ideas i had then, as a young person.

By: Recycled Sweater Wreath

Recycled Sweater Wreath — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:39:21 +0000

[...] creative women converged for this DIY winter decoration. Our makeover maven, Diana Durkes and her Recycled Sweater Rug, and my Mom—wreath-maker [...]

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:51 +0000

Dorinda and Jenn,

It looks so warm and comfy too. I bet her daughter adores it.

Stop by anytime.
– Kathy

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Carpets Can Stink. So, Make Your Own! | Healthy and Green Living — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:51 +0000

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By: Jenn from The Crystal Company

Jenn from The Crystal Company — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:34:29 +0000

This is such a great idea. The new rug turned out great!