How about doing a precut/prefused project. Do all the fusing now, then when you are able to use your machine, do all the topstitching. Stitchin' Heaven has several very cute prefused kits.
Search for "plarn" (plastic yarn). You make it from plastic grocery / Walmart / wherever bags. Or you can take old T-shirts and cut them the same way. Easy way to recycle and economical way to get crochet materials.[
QUOTE=quiltingcandy;7261617]Some where I saw someone that crochets with strips of fabric. They make rugs and bowls.[/QUOTE]