Monday, March 23, 2009

Flower Trug. Feed Sack Junk Project.


A rainy day may keep you from the garden, but it is the perfect time to make this handy flower trug!


Measure and cut 2 spindles or dowels slightly longer than the width of your feed sack.


Cut open the closed bottom seam of your sack. Fold and press raw edges in on both ends. Measure, cut, and attach 1" webbing as shown above. (Loops should fit snugly over spindle.)


Double top stitch across ends to secure loops and close seams. (No sewing machine? Fabric glue and a needle & thread will do the trick.)


To prevent spindle from slipping through loops, tack loops to spindle with small nail that can be removed for washing.

Sun's out! Have fun in the garden...that is if you are lucky enough to live in a zone where the ground isn't still frozen!

Be sure to register to win the Junk Queen necklace on the Junk Revolution Community message boards!
Peace,
Ki
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18 comments:

  1. Coffee With YasnaMarch 23, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, what a neat idea...I love your Junk stories. Makes me want to break out the 'ol dusty sewing machine...thanks for the inspiration.

    Yasna

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  2. The Chateau of RemnantsMarch 23, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Hi! I wanted to drop you a visit to ask you to stop by and receive an award for your beautiful blog! See you at
    http://thechateauofremnants.blogspot.com
    Renee

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  3. JillMarch 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Tecameh-Herman Nebraska Feed sack??? I'm from NE and we played those little towns in sports back in the day in Jr. High. How far that sack has traveled!

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  4. EvelineMarch 24, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I just found your blog and I have to say I am incredibly impressed by how you turn 'junk' into gorgeous, clever, practical or simply beautiful items. Amazing!

    I love car boot sales myself but you take it to a whole new level. At the moment I live in a tiny studio and there is literally no space at all, but boyyy when we move.... ;)

    Your blog is a huge inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing your great finds.

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  5. juanitaMarch 24, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    What a wonderful idea !!! I love it.

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  6. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 24, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Very cute--it would also haul twigs and such for fires!

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  7. Elle Jay BeeMarch 24, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Great project. Too bad we just had a foot of snow dumped upon us here in Nova Scotia...

    I am having trouble signing in to the boards...I forgot my sign in info, ended up changing my password, and it became one I can't remember!! Any way to start over?

    Thanks, Ki!
    Linda

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    ah. the many re-uses of feed sacks! clever girl!

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  9. Carols Time Again TreasuresMarch 25, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Good morning Ki ~

    What can I say? Your Flower Trug idea is brilliant ~ what a fun project to do while we wait for the last of winter to leave! Definitely going to keep an eye open for 'lost' chair spindles at sales this summer ... a great addition for my 'What Would Martha Do?' blog!

    Thanks for sharing ~ you are such an inspiration to all us junk lovers ...

    Take good care,
    Carol

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  10. It' an EvolutionMarch 26, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Outstanding!!!!I am back at my sewing machine these days. Could pull on together for myself :)
    Have a great day.
    Janet

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  11. CammieMarch 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hey Ki, you know I love that Tekamah-Herman feed sack, what a cool idea. Love it.

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  14. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    I have repurposed a lot of feed sacks and flour sacks, but I love this the most!! FANTASTIC, thank you!

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  15. Faded PlainsMarch 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    How cute is that! I noticed your sack says Herman-Tekemah...I live just to the south of Herman in Blair...small world :o)

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  16. Antique TherapyApril 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Very cute idea!! Love the bag!! I made cork boards out of feed sacks recently and put them in my shop!! I adore feed sacks, there are so many uses for them and recycling is always a good thing!! Love your site b the way!! I have a blog too called www.antiquetherapy.com, come stop by and say hi!!

    Keri

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