Friday, March 15, 2013

Week 11 Possibilities are Endless

Focus on Life week 11

One of my first post when I started this blog was about a charity in NC called Endless Possibilities... they turn 'rags' into rag rugs...and other things.... Check my 2008 posting for info on the charity!

I got this 'rug' the second time I was there... & no it wasn't $25!


 My husband thinks this is a really good use for ties!  He refuses to wear them and when he was forced to wear them at work they were always tied so poorly that they looked awful... but he was adhering to company policy!
Love the colours in this one!  If you're ever in Manteo NC make sure you check this store out.

For other peoples interpretations of this weeks prompt head over to sally's blog
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27 comments:

  1. Bits of LearningMarch 15, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Lynne, what a great use for the ties! The rug is beautiful! My husband would love this idea, since he too can't stand to wear one! LOL!

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  2. glassbead, isinglass designMarch 15, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Love those rugs, Lynne- great post!

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  3. Beti HorvathMarch 15, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    I would not have guessed ties without your closeup. Great recycle story!

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  4. aneri_masiMarch 15, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Now that is a possibility none of those ties would have imagined in their lifetime! I WANT that!!

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  5. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerMarch 15, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    How cool is that! And a great use for ties since they are not the requirement they once were in corporate America. What better way to protest ties than to make them into something people step on! :-)

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  6. ShelMarch 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    What a cool way to 'tie' together all the 'endless possibilities' of 'stepping' up to this challenge - awesome!! Great post!

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  7. TanyaMarch 15, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    That is an awesome rug. I would never have thought that ties had such possibilities.

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  8. AliciaMarch 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    That is such an excellent idea! My mom used to make rugs (crochet them) from pantyhose - extremely durable and cute to make.

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  9. A Polymer PenchantMarch 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Oh how beautiful, love the greys! I totally agree it's a wonderful use for many ties. My hubby gets to wear one everyday but he seems to enjoy it

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  10. The Cabby CrafterMarch 16, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    This is such a cool idea! Im pretty sure my husband will be super duper upset at me if I do that to his collection of ties. haha. - Michelle #8 this week.

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Love the idea of using ties. I think I could easily donate a few to the cause. I love rag rugs...they are so durable and a great way to recycle!

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  12. ClaireMarch 16, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    this is my kind of recycling!! i just love the creativity - and skill - involved :)

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  13. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 16, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    What an awesome use of ties...or swatches of extra material...or rags! Great idea!

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  14. Therese's TreasuresMarch 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Lynne,
    Love the rug made from ties, what a great use for them. This post takes me back to when my Greatgrandma used to braid rugs from scrap matereial and old clothes.
    Therese

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  15. Empty nester at lastMarch 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I don't know of a man alive that likes to wear ties!!! And to make a rug, well that really got my creative juices going, between my dad and husband I could probably carpet our whole living room....or a I remember my grandmother made a quilt out of old ties....so cool! Great post!

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  16. brokenteepeeMarch 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    What a wonderful use for old ties! Is it slippery on the floor?

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  17. Honey from the BeeMarch 16, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Those are beautiful! A silk rug - now that's luxury unexpected!

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  18. AnnetteMarch 16, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Very cool rugs! The shop sounds like one I would enjoy visiting.

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  19. LoriFMarch 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Oh, I absolutely love this! I'll be in NC around Mother's Day...I'll have to check that out if we have time.

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  20. LoriFMarch 16, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    ETA: I went to have a look at their FB page...beautiful stuff! We are headed to Raleigh, not the coast, but we may have to take a trip one day.

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  21. AdrienneMarch 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Wow, that is so cool!

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  22. DebMarch 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    That is a fabulous use of ties, as well as other fabric left overs! What a wonderful name for a charity too. Great post Lynne!

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  23. Mary LamorayMarch 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I really love rag rugs whether they are made of scraps, t-shirts, ties (very cool idea:) Great colors!! :)

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  24. AntiquityTravelersMarch 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    what a great idea! My husband has a closet full of ties he never wears .. hmmm I wonder if he'd notice if they went missing - ha!

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  25. Shai WilliamsMarch 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I just love how you focused on re-using items. It just goes to show that the possibilities for any item really are limitless.

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  26. Becky PancakeMarch 18, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Lynne that's a great use for ties. You are sure right that fabric has endless possibilities. I have a collection of ties that I opened up and plan to someday make a quilt out of.

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  27. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Super post! Love the tie rug.

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