Don't Toss It, Re-Purpose It- Store Display Bags

If you're like me you probably enjoy finding new ways to get organized and recycle useful things.  With our recent move, we've come across lots of opportunities to do just that.

One of my favorite new discoveries has been re-purposing the store display bags that curtains and valances come in.  These bags make perfect storage containers for small craft and sewing projects.  See a few examples below.

I use them to keep my embroidery floss organized and clean

I use them to store complete kits

and everything is located in one safe place

I save the giant zippered storage bags that comforters and blankets come in too. I use those bags to store unfinished quilt kits in.

Do you have a favorite recycling/storage solution???

Please link up and share.

I am sharing this little craft idea on my favorite blog hop for crafters at Dolly's Designs.
The Creative Blog Hop
And my FAVORITE blog hop for FARMGIRLS AND GUYS...

The Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop #103

Breathing NEW life into Good OLD Things!

I hate to throw away something that I love, even when it starts to fall apart.  Some things have special meaning to me because they were gifts from someone, or were handmade by me and a family member etc. So, when I can, I try to think of a new way to use these things.

Here is today's example...  an old pillowcase.  It has a beautiful crochet top over a muslin background. Unfortunately, the muslin background has torn out a few times already and could not be re-sewn, too frayed.

So, since it was too frayed to sew back together again for a pillowcase, I took a seam ripper and separated the crochet top from the muslin.  The crochet is still in good condition.

Here it is now on my kitchen table.    

It makes a nice rectangle doily I think.

Do you re-purpose things you love when they've become careworn?  

If so, please share an example with us!