I have 4 pattern file boxes, like the upright magazine holders? I've been through them 3 times this year, applique used to be my passion but I can't do it anymore to my standards, so... all that lovely paper, and paper is expensive, and why cut down more trees? I have one friend I still write snail mail letters to, I've been using that paper for printing out her letters. She is getting a kick out of it. There were some from a SoulCollage workshop too, and she has been doing the suggested 'hard thinking'
a little thing, but all stuff someone else won't have to clean out.
I don't know if a recycle counts, but I'm so chuffed about this project and I don't know where else to share it. I had a lovely deck swing but after 30 years the cushions looked awful so I had the bright idea of getting spray fabric paint to brighten them. HokeySmokes, the cushions smelled so strong I couldn't even go on the porch. So cushions went to the dump and the frame went to the recycle pile of metal.
I love to hang out my linens...a new clothes line was born from the swing frame and cannibalizing the old crappy lines! I LOVE it!
edited to add, the clothespin holder is a recycle too, a beautiful barkcloth childs shirt.