Grandma Jeannie's Place: Oh Happy Day!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Oh Happy Day!

Yesterday, I made a trip downtown to see one of my former co-workers. Lisa had wanted 4 of the Halloween Bucket Covers. Well, once in hand, she decided she wanted 5. Someone else comes along and wants another, then someone else asks for one with the colors reversed. The bottom line was that we generated enough interest while in reception, that I left the rest there. I'll be making more this weekend. As someone is known for saying, "this is a good thing".

While I was there, I had a conversation with Connie. That discussion led to an idea. I'm going to try to create a picture catalog of the different fabrics I have available for the store. That way you can look for something you really like and request a specific project. It's a wonderful idea, but of course it will be a bit of work. Which means it will take time. I'll keep you posted.

Now for today's inventory posting.

FlourSack DishTowels and HandKnit DishCloths

Just in case you are new to FlourSack Towels; they’re called “flour sack towels” because the tightly woven cotton used to hold flour from the mid-1800s through the 1950s was re-purposed into towels, bedding, and clothing by the resourceful women of the day.

Along with the name sake use, Flour sack towels are 100% cotton and lint-free, making them ideal for dry-dusting TV and computer screens. They hold onto dirt better than any microfiber/Swiffer-style cloth I’ve used, so they’re great for dusting ceiling fans and blinds. Dry lettuce and veggies after washing–just wrap the food in a clean flour sack towel and gently squeeze.

HandKnit DishCloths are more absorbent than paper towels, 100% cotton which makes them very soft and perfect for cleaning fine furniture, windows, and cars; they are reusable, machine washable and just the right size - just larger than the average size hand.

I try to color coordinate the dishcloths with the machine embroidered towels.