Retro Vintage Tea Towels

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Its quick and so handy for saving money and we all need to do that these days!


Check out my new tutorial in the "Sewing/Quilting Tutorials" link to that page on my top bar.

All the best,

Carli

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  1. MulticoloredPiecesMay 9, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Hi, Caroline. Great idea and good tutorial. My daughter decided she wanted cloth baby wipes, so I helped my granddaughter sew them on the sewing machine. I like the idea of environmentally friendly.
    best, nadia

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    1. Carli The QuilterMay 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks Nadia, its a great idea for cloth baby wipes. I make up whatever I need new and remake from other interesting fabrics in clothing or drapes. I've reupholstered chairs also this way.

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    2. Carli The QuilterMay 24, 2012 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks Nadia, I too, like the idea of reusing at any opportunity. I've even reupholstered my favorite chair this way from corduroy!

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