Hate to waste anything?
09-16-2010, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GloBug
Another great use for leftover or scraps is to collect them in an old sturdy pillow case sew the top closed and take to the local animal shelter. They are able to use them for beds, all sizes are needed. This works well with scraps of batting also. :-D
09-16-2010, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by grammyp
I use a mesh onion bag to put mine in. I save my little snippets of thread and fabric, then chop it into little pieces and drop into the bag. Hang it under my deck so I can see them come and go. Don't include anything that has fabric softener in it, not good for the little ones.
09-16-2010, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I used to do that, but later read that the materials for their nests should be waterproof so they stay dry when it rains.. I was worried I was doing them a disservice.. Guess I should do some more research as I generate lots of snippits and would love to see them put to good use.
I took a behavioral psychology class in college. I learned about a certain variety of bird where the male builds a sort of house to impress the females. They've been known to use the tops of Bic pens. And if the female comes along and doesn't like the house, she tears it apart. So there!
I think the females of many varieties of birds choose their mates depending on how well they build their nest. A lot of energy goes into producing an egg and a chick. She wants a good man. Don't we all?
09-16-2010, 12:54 PM
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- BEWARE - the thin threads can get tangled around the birds feet. There is nothing worst than to see a suffering bird hopping around on one foot because the other was so swollen from being tangled with thread. I am sure she didn't live much longer. Scraps of fabric can do the same thing. One inch yarn pieces would be better than the thin threads from fabric or sewing thread.
09-16-2010, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GloBug
Another great use for leftover or scraps is to collect them in an old sturdy pillow case sew the top closed and take to the local animal shelter. They are able to use them for beds, all sizes are needed. This works well with scraps of batting also. :-D
09-16-2010, 03:02 PM
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I had some old towels and blankets suitable for an animal shelter, but where I live is far from any shelter. Someone suggested an animal hospital, and sure enough they were glad to get them.
Hate to throw anything away!! esp. if someone, somewhere, can use it.
Hate to throw anything away!! esp. if someone, somewhere, can use it.
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