And How Do You Use Clothesline?

This weekend's decrease-the-stash project began when I unearthed three pieces of fabric that I had hand-painted about ten years ago. I found a coordinating polka dot print stashed away that I loved with the three hand-paints. Then I started wrapping and stitching.

This is my third effort with this technique. Effort number one used up a yard-and-a-half total of two companion fabrics that have been sitting around for about eight years. The result was an oval basket with handles on each end that is being used to hold the current knitting project.

Number two was a sort of plate that was discussed here. I used up about a half-yard of fabric and—after I was very unhappy with the result—a bottle of dried-up fabric paint to which I kept adding water. The final result is in constant use.

Effort number three is a bowl. It's almost big enough for a very large cat to sleep in.

Almost.



His butt hangs over one end and his head the other, but he's happy. I finished the basket yesterday afternoon and took the pictures immediately afterward. This afternoon I glanced into the library and he was tucked into the basket again. I think he likes it.

And I like having four fewer pieces of fabric in my stash! Only about ten thousand to go!