Freecycle

I recently joined Freecycle! I'm kicking myself that I put it off for so long - keep wondering what I've missed!! It's great and a wonderful way to recycle and reuse unwanted things.

You can check it out here - Freecycle.

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns.

This week I received my first lot of free stuff - a bag of ladies clothes! Ben was a bit dubious that they'd be any good but hey - nothing to lose when they are free! Turns out they are actually really nice and fit well! I also have a Sunbeam stainless steel kettle waiting to be picked up so looking forward to getting that!

So go check it out and see if there's a group near you!

Ewan on his Birth Day.....

Sewing!

I have been inspired by friends to start sewing! And part of that is to recycle clothing etc to make other things.

So my first project was a bag. I used the pattern on Here.

Super easy though did have a bit of trouble with sewing the shoulder strap together. I made it from some old stretch denim jeans and some other fabric I had here for the lining. It is a little small when it comes to fitting in water bottles, snacks, hats etc etc so will have to run up another one this week. Can't wait to start!!