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08-23-2011, 11:08 AM

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COYOTEMAGIC

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Originally Posted by Caroline S

Pics of feed bags.

I'll trade you a Flock Raiser bag for a Scratch Grains bag, lol. I'll get a pic for you.

08-23-2011, 11:11 AM

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QuiltE

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Originally Posted by kso

And to think....I've just been using them to haul away yard trash!

I see this as a good project for our beginning 4-H sewers.

Yes and no ... It'd be a fun thing for them, though I'm not sure if it'd be a good beginners project with the "hard" fabric, it might not be as easy for them to work with? Just a thought!

Idea ... because of the type of "fabric" ... how about some large aprons mad?? would be perfect for those who splash as they wash!

08-23-2011, 11:11 AM

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QuiltingKrazy

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I made a tote bag out of the cat food bags like that and got a third place ribbon at my fair last year! You can always make them and then give to animal shelters, vets,etc.

08-23-2011, 11:33 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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Cut them into two inch strips, sew those together, and crochet a door mat to scrape off mud

08-23-2011, 11:51 AM

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Caroline S

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OK, it's a deal! I will PM you.

08-23-2011, 12:01 PM

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oksewglad

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Originally Posted by oksewglad

A couple sewn together would make a great lawn/leaf tote. Oh how about several together for landscape fabric before mulch is put down. These are very sturdy and heavy. Washing them first before you sew them would be necessary and use a heavier needle. The seed bags we get in the spring tend to ravel easily so serging the edges or double seaming may be necessary. My mind is turning, must slow it down. LOL

Darn you! you're getting my mind turning way too fast again too ... no animal feed here anymore, though have lots of friends to source it from. Not sure though if our Canadian feedbags have gone so colourful as yours in the USA!

QuiltE we all come to the board to keep the wheels a turning and the motor running!!! G

08-23-2011, 12:03 PM

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vjengels

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How about a rain coat for the barn? I think it was Coats & Clark that had an instruction sheet for a raincoat made out of plastic bags.... I don't know where they got the cute bags from.... when I actually get bags, they mostly say 'Walmart'..

08-24-2011, 03:57 AM

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mawluv

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I duct taped them together and made tarps. make them as big or small as you need

08-24-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Caroline S

My chicken feed is now coming in woven plastic bags. I would like to do something creative with them instead of just throwing them away. Need some suggestions. :-o

I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THIS MYSELF.WE GET HORSE FEED FOR 4 HORSES IN THEM HAVE A TON OF THEM SEEMS LIKE.PLEASE POST IT OR PM ME PLEASE.

08-24-2011, 05:10 AM

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I had fun making a tote bag...(actually it drove me crazy!!) it is a sorta' plastic woven bag, which continued to unravel as I worked with it!! BUT, (bad picture), the bag came out good..I even lined it! I intend to look around for more colorful bags to make more.

Feed Bag tote

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