Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Crayon Rolls


Crayon rolls are a fun and creative way to store crayons! Whether on the go or just around the house, crayon rolls are the perfect way to carry and store your crayons!


Crayon rolls hold 16 crayons and roll up nice and tight to ensure the crayons stay in place. They are then tied in place with ribbon. It fits perfectly in your purse, diaper bag, or child's activity bag!





Nursing/Breastfeeding Pads

Cloth nursing pads are a great alternative to disposable pads. They are softer against your skin and more environmentally friendly by reducing waste. They also help you save money!

These pads are multi-layered to protect against leaks. They are made from 100% cotton flannel and fleece. Some of the material used is up-cycled! The pads are top-stitched and then zig-zagged. Each one is also stitched through the center to ensure all layers stay in place.

Some of my nursing pads have print on the flannel, and others have print on the fleece. The flannel side is worn towards your skin and the fleece layer is worn facing your clothing. The flannel layers soak well and keep your skin dry. Fleece is water repellant and will keep your clothing dry and protected against leaks.

These are machine washable and dryable! Use them over and over again each month!

Stars
Amount: 1 Pair of Daytime Nursing Pads in Stars

Price: $2.50

Description: This is for one pair, two pads, of daytime nursing pads in Stars. They are made with 2 layers of 100% cotton flannel and one layer of fleece. The outside layer of flannel is in stars print. The other side is a coordinating pink fleece. Both pads are top-stitched down the center to ensure the layers stay in place. The flannel side is worn towards your skin and the fleece layer is worn facing your clothing.

Both Pads Wrapped with Ribbon

Flannel Layer of Pads
Left: Flannel Layer Right: Fleece Layer


Star Spangled
Amount: 1 Pair of Nighttime Nursing Pads in Stars

Price: $3.00

Description: This is for one pair, two pads, of nighttime nursing pads in Star Spangled. They are made with 3 layers of 100% cotton flannel and one layer of fleece. The outside layer of flannel is in star spangled print. The other side is a coordinating solid light yellolw fleece. Both pads are top-stitched down the center to ensure the layers stay in place. The flannel side is worn towards your skin and the fleece layer is worn facing your clothing.

Flannel Layer of Both Pads
Left: Fleece Layer Right: Flannel Layer

Engraved Bears

Amount: 1 Pair of Nighttime Nursing Pads in Stars

Price: $3.00

Description: This is for one pair, two pads, of nighttime nursing pads in engraved bears. They are made with 3 layers of 100% cotton flannel and one layer of fleece. The fleece is in engraved bears print. The outside layer is white flannel. Both pads are top-stitched down the center to ensure the layers stay in place. The flannel side is worn towards your skin and the fleece layer is worn facing your clothing.

Both Pads Wrapped in Ribbon
Fleece Side of Both Pads
Left: Fleece Layer Right: Flannel Layer

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Farmer's Market

Live in or near Statesboro and don't want to pay for shipping? Come check out my sewn cloth creations at the Farmer's Market! All of my products are located under the Wombfruit Wraps booth!

The farmer's market is located behind the Sea Island Bank in the parking lot, on the corner of E. Main and S. Main, in Statesboro, Georgia. The farmer's market is every Saturday from 9am-12pm.


Sara, Heather, me, and Rachel under The Cloth Garden booth!















Sara, Heather, and me behind Heather's Loving Touch Wet Bags
















Sara's Crunchy Creations, Allison's GalBabies Nursing Covers, and my rag purse hanging up on the left















Rachel's Wombfruit Wraps

















My PureProvidence Mama Pads and Heather's Mama Pad Wet Bags















Rachel's Wombfruit Wraps















Sophia behind Sara's Crunchy Creations table















Heather's Loving Touch Wet Bags















Kirk behind Loving Touch Wet Bags and my PureProvidence Cloth Wipes in front




















Crunchy Creations, PureProvidence Cloth Wipes, and Loving Touch Wet Bags














PureProvidence cloth items at the Farmer's Market















Sara's Crunchy Creations















Allison's GalBabies Nursing Covers hanging over PureProvidence and Crunchy Creations















The whole booth







How to Care for Your New Cloth Wipes!

Laundering:

Soak cloth wipes before washing using pre-soak option on washing machine. If you use cloth diapers, soak and wash your cloth wipes with your diapers. After soaking, wash with diapers using warm or hot water and your favorite detergent. Do not use bleach on cloth wipes! This can cause discoloration of your wipes.

Dry in dryer or hang to dry in the sun to remove stains.

Please email me if you have any questions about your cloth wipes: naturallyfrugalcloth@gmail.com

Cloth Wipe Solutions

Cloth Wipe Solution Recipes:

Almond 'n' Chamomile
Steep the tea bags in the hot water then add the oil.

2 chamomile tea bags
2 teaspoons almond oil
2 cups hot water

Anti-Fungal
Omit vinegar if baby has a raw rash.

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon calendula oil
A few drops lavender oi
A few drops tea tree oil
1/4 cup 100% aloe vera gel
1 cup water

Anti-Fungal Two
Similar to the other anti-fungal recipe, but less vinegar and water.

1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon calendula oil
A few drops lavender oil
A few drops tea tree oil
1/4 cup 100% aloe vera gel
1/2 cup water

Basic Wipe Solution
This basic recipe can be adapted by changing the type of soap or oil.

2 drops essential oil (Lavender, Tea Tree, or any oil of your choice)
1/4 cup baby wash
2 cups water

Castile Solution
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap comes in several yummy scents!

1 tablespoon almond, apricot, or other oil1 tablespoon Dr Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap
2 drops tea tree oil
1 drop lavender oil
1 cup water

Chamomile 'n' Honey
Brew the tea, add the honey, and drink any leftovers!

1 chamomile tea bag
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup boiling water

Easy Peasy
Just three simple ingredients...

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons baby wash
1 1/2 cups water

Eight is Great
Similar ingredients as other recipes, but in different amounts.

1/8 cup vegetable oil
1/8 cup baby wash
8 drops lavender oil
4 drops tea tree oil
2 cups water

Fruit 'n' Veggie
Dr Bronner's soaps can often be found in organic markets.

1 teaspoon fruit or vegetable-based oil (apricot, olive, grapeseed, etc)
1 tablespoon vegetable-based soap (like Dr. Bronner's liquid castile)
1 teaspoon 100% aloe vera gel
1 cup water

Just One
Just one "something" of each ingredient for this recipe.

1 chamomile tea bag
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon baby bath or shampoo
1 drop lavendar oil
1 cup hot water

Lavender 'n' Tea Tree
Lavender and Tea Tree are popular essential oil choices for wipe solutions.

1/8 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon baby shampoo
4 drops tea tree oil
8 drops lavender oil
3 cups water

Lanolin & Glycerine
Lanolin and glycerine moisturize without oil. Lansinoh can be found in many local stores.

1 tablespoon liquid glycerine
1/4 teaspoon liquid lanolin (100% pure)
1 tablespoon baby wash
1-3 drops essential oil
4 cups water

Lotion Potion
Baby lotion adds more softening power to this solution.

1 tablespoon baby oil
1 tablespoon baby soap
1 tablespoon baby lotion
1 cup water
Variation: Replace the baby oil and lotion with 2 tablespoons Baby Magic Creamy Baby Oil for a less oily potion. Thanks to Kimberly A. for this variation.

Magic Baby
Baby Magic products are usually easy to find in local stores.

1/2 cup Baby Magic oil
1/2 cup Baby Magic wash
2 cups water

No Measuring
Don't measure for this one, just estimate amounts.

2 squirts baby oil
2 squirts baby wash
1 drop essential oil
1 cup water (about)

Olive 'n' Tea Tree
A great natural wipes solution.

1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin not necessary)
1/8 cup gentle baby bath
A few drops tea tree oil
4 cups water

Shampoo Style
Baby shampoo works as well as baby wash.

1 tablespoon baby oil
2 teaspoons baby shampoo
2 1/2 cups water

Soapless
This recipe relies on the essential oil to cleanse, instead of using soap.

1-2 drops tea tree oil
1-2 drops lavender oil
1 cup water
**Use caution with this recipe as we've been told some children may develop a rash since the essential oils aren't dissolved in a carrier oil

Zany Apricot Solution
1 tablespoon apricot oil

1 tablespoon unscented baby wash
3 cups water

Zany Lavender Solution
1 tablespoon baby oil

1 tablespoon lavender scented baby wash
2-3 drops lavender oil
3 cups water

More Cloth Wipe Solution Recipe Resources
Here are a couple of links for more ideas on how to make and use your cloth wipe solution. Have fun seeing what others say about using cloth wipe solutions.



How to Use Wipes Solution:

There are many different ways to store and use wipes solution. Use a variety of different ways to suit your needs at home and away from home.

  • Use a plug-in commercial wipes warmer and place the solution inside. Dip cloth wipes into the solution.
  • Use a spray bottle to spritz the cloth wipes for an easy on-the-go method.
  • Warm solution and place in an insulated container to provide warm wipes for baby.
  • Place cloth wipes in a commercial baby wipes container and pour wipes solution over wipes.

Change solution once a week to prevent mustiness. Check solution daily to be sure it is not dirty or musty. If your solution gets dirty and musty within a few days, try mixing less of the solution at a time and changing it more frequently.

How to Care for Your New Unpaper Towels!

Laundering:

Wash unpaper towels in cold water using your favorite detergent. You may choose to use the soak cycle beforehand in cold water to remove stains.

Wash unpaper towels with all your regular towels.

Do not use bleach on your unpaper towels! This may cause discoloration of the fabric. Sunning them is a natural way to bleach and remove stains.

Dry in dryer or hang to dry.

Please email me with any questions regarding your unpaper towels: naturallyfrugalcloth@gmail.com

How to Care for Your New Rag Bag/Purse!

Rag Bags, Purses, & Makeup Bags
Laundering:

Since your bag is lined with canvas, it may shrink in the washing machine and dryer.


Wash your rag bag/purse by hand using your favorite detergent. Do not bleach purse! This may ruin the coloration of your purse.

Hang to dry.

Rag Coasters
Laundering:

Rag coasters are made with fleece and not canvas. Therefore, you may wash your rag coasters in the washing machine on the delicate or handwash setting using your favorite detergent. Do not bleach coasters! This may ruin the coloration of your coasters.

Machine dry or lay flat to dry.

Please email me if you have any questions regarding your rag bag/purse:
naturallyfrugalcloth@gmail.com

How to Care for Your New Mama Pads!

Caring for your cloth pads is simple and easy!

Follow these simple steps to keep your cloth pads fresh and clean!

Soaking:

After use, rinse your pad until the water runs clear. You may also choose to soak your pads. You can soak them in:

  • Cold Water Alone
  • Cold Water with Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Cold Water with Lavender Oil
  • Cold Water with Salt
  • Cold Water and an Oxygen based soaker

If you choose to soak your pads, be sure to change the water at least daily and keep the container away from children.

If you choose to not soak your pads, try using a wetbag by Loving Touch Wet Bags to place used mama pads in instead of a hamper! Bigger sizes allow you to hang them up on your door and smaller sizes alow for an easy on go bag! Wet bags have cotton on the outside and PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) lining to hold in moisture. These bags brighten up any room by adding color and texture!

Laundering:

After soaking pads, rinse to make sure water runs clear. You may want to run your pads through a COLD pre-wash or soak cycle. Then wash on regular cycle with detergent.

If you choose to soak in cold water only, or not to soak at all, you can put a couple cap fulls of hydrogen peroxide in with the detergent. Hydrogen Peroxide naturally removes blood and other hard to remove stains. You may also hang them outside in the sun to dry. Sunning out cloth naturally bleaches and removes stains. DO NOT use regular bleach OR fabric softener on your pads! This will shorten the life of your pads and may discolor and break down the fabric.

You may also hand wash your pads.

Dry pads in the dryer or hang to dry.

If you use cloth diapers, your pads can be washed with your cloth diapers and wipes.

Please email me if you have any questions regarding cloth pads: naturallyfrugalcloth@gmail.com

Monday, September 14, 2009

Rags Bags/Purses & More

Rag purses are rag quilt style purses.

Rag Makeup Bag

Price: $12.00

Description: This rag bag/pouch is made with 100% cotton fabric charm squares by Moda in Nest. It can be used to carry and store multiple items including:

- Makeup
- Discretely carrying feminine products
- Travel bath products
- Jewelry
- Medicine
- Cloth wipes
- Baby food
- Small baby toys
- Any other item you may need to store or carry in your
bag!

This pouch is lined with strong canvas and has a pocket on the inside. It has two coordinating snaps for a secure closure. It is great for on the go or just to keep around the house!


Dimensions:
Closed- Width 8" Height 8.5"
Open- Width 8", Height 12"

Since each bag is handmade, all measurements are approximate.

Back of Bag Open

















Front of Bag Open
















Front of Bag Closed













Back of Bag Closed













Yellow Rag Coaster Set
Amount: 1 Set of 5 Coasters

Price: $7.00

Description: This set of coasters is topped with cotton and bottomed with fleece. One layer of batting and one layer of flannel are sandwiched between the top and bottom to form a fluffier, firmer coaster. They are each hand ragged and washed for maximum fluffiness!

Set of 5 Yellow Rag Coasters

Set of 5 Yellow Rag Coasters


Set of 5 Yellow Rag Coasters

Amount: 1 Set of 4 Coasters

Price: $5.00

Description: This set of coasters is topped with cotton and bottomed with fleece. One layer of batting and one layer of flannel are sandwiched between the top and bottom to form a fluffier, firmer coaster. They are each hand ragged and washed for maximum fluffiness!

Set of 4 Pink Rag Coasters

Set of 4 Pink Rag Coasters


**Click HERE for care instructions**

Friday, September 11, 2009

Unpaper Towels












Cloth kitchen towels, known as unpaper towels, are super absorbent and add color and creativity to your kitchen! Use them as an alternative to regular store bought paper towels to save money and the environment!

I make unpaper towels out of a mix of three different materials: 100% Cotton, 100% Cotton Flannel, and Terry Cloth. Some are made double-sided with flannel, and others are made with cotton on top and terry cloth on the bottom. Both options are super absorbent and make cleaning the kitchen easier than ever!


One unpaper towel will clean up even the messiest of messes, versus using multiple paper towels that are just wasted!

My unpaper towels connect together just like regular paper towels using snaps or velcro. This makes it easy to pull the towel off while, at the same time, keeping them organized and neatly rolled up! They are placed on a matching fabric wrapped paper towel roll (recycled from disposable paper towels) to even further reduce waste! The entire roll of unpaper towels can be placed on a standard sized paper towel holder (pictured below)!

Unpaper towels can even be used in other places of the house! Use them in your bathroom to clean, or hang them up and let guests dry their hands with a fresh cloth towel!

Use a wetbag by Loving Touch Wet Bags to place dirty unpaper towels in instead of a hamper. These can be hung on a door or on your oven handle for kitchen unpaper towels! Wet bags have cotton on the outside and PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) lining to hold in moisture. These bags also brighten up a room by adding color and texture!

These towels are machine washable and dryable so you can use them over and over again!

I would love to do a custom order for you! If you have a fabric you would like me to make a set with, send me an email and I'd love to work with you! I'm also willing to make different sizes to suit your personal needs!


*Please note that amount and price of towels will depend on size and yards of fabric specified*






**Please click HERE for care instructions**


Thursday, September 10, 2009

Mama Pads

Mama pads are a great way to save money, the environment, and help the overall health of your body! Save money with cloth pads by no longer having to buy disposable ones that create waste!

These pads are topped with 100% cotton flannel and have a coordinating fleece bottom. Each one is turned and top stitched for a durable and long-lasting pad. They are also stitched down the center to hold the absorbent material in place.

There are many health benefits to mama pads including:
  • Lighten menstrual flow
  • Regulate and shorten length of menstruation
  • Lessen cramps
  • Softer against your body
  • Chemical-free
These pads are machine washable and dryable! Use them over and over again each month!
Use a wetbag by Loving Touch Wet Bags to place used mama pads in instead of a hamper! Bigger sizes allow you to hang them up on your door and smaller sizes alow for an easy on go bag! Wet bags have cotton on the outside and PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) lining to hold in moisture. These bags brighten up any room by adding color and texture!


All pads are shipped wrapped with coordinating ribbon!

Light Flow Candy Stripes

Length: 7" Long

Price: $3.00 each

Description: I have ONE of these pads available. Is is a light flow pad. The middle has two layers of 100% cotton flannel. The layers are stitched down the center to hold them in place. The top is Cotton Flannel and the bottom is Fleece. The flannel pattern is multi-colored stripes and the fleece is a coordinating solid light yellow. Each pad has coordinating snaps on the wings for easy closure. These pads can also fold up for an easy on-the-go pad!


Light Flow Mama Pad in Candy StripesFront of Folded Light Flow Cloth Pad in Candy Stripes
Back of Folded Light Flow Mama Pad in Candy Stripes
Medium Flow Candy Stripes

Length: 8" Long

Price: $4.00 each

Description: I have ONE of these pads available. Is is a medium flow pad. The middle has one layer of cotton held between two layers of flannel. The pads are stitched down the center to hold them in place. The top is Cotton Flannel and the bottom is Fleece. The flannel pattern is multi-colored stripes and the fleece is a coordinating solid light yellow. Both pads have coordinating snaps on the wings for easy closure. These pads can also fold up for an easy on-the-go pad!
Medium Flow Mama Pad in Candy Stripes
Front of Folded Medium Flow Mama Pad in Candy Stripes
Back of Folded Medium Flow Mama Pad in Candy Stripes


Heavy Flow Candy Stripes

Length: 9" Long

Price: $5.00 (price in side-bar includes shipping)

Description: The middle has one layer of terry cloth topped with one layer of flannel for maximum protection against leaks. The center is top stitched to ensure the layers stay in place. The top is Cotton Flannel and the bottom is Fleece. The flannel pattern is multi-colored stripes and the fleece is a coordinating solid light yellow. This pad has coordinating snaps on the wings for easy closure. These pads can also fold up for an easy on-the-go pad!

Heavy Flow Maxi Mama Pad in Candy Stripes

Front of Folded Heavy Flow Maxi Mama Pad in Candy Stripes

Back of Folded Heavy Flow Maxi Mama Pad in Candy Stripes

Light Flow Star Spangled

Length: Approximately 7 1/2 inches

Price: $3.00 each (price in side-bar includes shipping)


Description: They are light flow round pads. The wings on these pads are longer, therefore providing more side coverage. The middle has two layers of flannel and is stitched down the center to hold them in place. The top is Cotton Flannel and the bottom is Fleece. The flannel pattern is multi-colored stars on dark blue and the fleece is a solid light pink. All pads have coordinating snaps on the wings for easy closure. These pads can also fold up length-wise for an easy on-the-go pad!

Light Flow Round Cloth Pad
Light Flow Round Cloth Pad Folded
Pantyliner Star Spangled

Length: Approximately 7 1/2 inches

Price: $3.00 (price in side-bar includes shipping)

Description: There is no lining the the middle and the center is top stitched for a clean look. The top is Cotton Flannel and the bottom is Fleece. The flannel pattern is multi-colored stars on dark blue and the fleece is a solid light pink. This pad has coordinating snaps on the wings for easy closure. These pads can also fold up for an easy on-the-go pad!


Light-Weight Panty Liner


Folded Light-Weight Panty Liner with Matching Ribbon

**Please click HERE for care instructions**

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Cloth Wipes

  • Cloth wipes are a great to save money and the environment! No more buying those expensive disposable wipes that are just thrown away and wasted! Using cloth wipes along with homemade wipe solution is all natural and will protect your family and your baby from harsh chemicals.

    All wipes are double sided and made from 100% cotton flannel. They are turned and top stitched for a nice clean look and a durable hold. These wipes are big enough to clean up a messy baby yet small enough to fit inside a standard sized wipes warmer.

Cloth wipes are great for:

  • Wiping baby bottoms
  • Wiping messy hands and faces
  • Cleaning up spills and other messes
  • Removing make-up or as a facial cleansing cloth
  • Family cloth (no more toilet paper waste!)

Cloth wipes are machine washable and dryable!

Use a wetbag by Loving Touch Wet Bags to place dirty cloth wipes in instead of a hamper! Different sizes allow you to hang them up as a diaper pail or take them on the go! Wet bags have cotton on the outside and PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) lining to hold in moisture. These bags brighten up any room by adding color and texture!

All wipes are shipped USPS, stacked, and wrapped in coordinating ribbon.

Currently in stock:

Blue Butterflies

Amount: 2 Sets of 20

Price: $12.00 each (price in side-bar includes shipping)

Size: 5 x 5

Colors: Blue butterflies on flowery green background with solid teal backing.



Retro Flowers

Amount: 1 Set of 15 Wipes

Price: $10.00 (price in side-bar includes shipping)

Size: 5 x 5 1/2

Colors: White, light and dark purple flowers on a teal background. Print on both sides.




I would love to do a custom order for you! If you have a fabric you would like me to make a set with, send me an email and I'd love to work with you! I'm also willing to make different sizes to suit your personal needs!
*Please note that amount of wipes will depend on size and yards of fabric specified*

Cloth Wipe Solutions

**Please click HERE for care instructions**