recycled bread wrappers

This small rug, crocheted from bread wrappers is one of three pieces of its type
that I own.  All three were made by an elderly friend, now deceased.
 I had a hard time finding a place for it.  It is almost too small to use as a rug.
A few days ago I placed it on this table top under a wooden bowl (thrifted)
holding some worn croquet balls (also thrifted).
 The second plastic crocheted piece is the pillow (above)
  that shares chair space with two quilted pieces (both thrifted)...
This larger rug  sits at the foot of the chair.
Some might find these pieces strange.  I consider them "folk art".
I was attracted to them because I remember that my grandmother
also made similar rugs.  
(Unfortunately, I have no idea where hers ended up!)

13 comments:

  1. They are so cool. I really love the table setting with the bowl and balls. Isn't it amazing how resourceful people of that generation. Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. I just love those bread bag doilies. I remember when I visited El Salvador the crafters there recycled plastic bags into some wonderful items!!

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  3. Wow those are amazing I love them...what a cool hand craft ~Love Heather

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  4. Hi Rebecca....How darling! Imagine that lady making such unique items out of bread wrappers. People are so creative, aren't they? Susan

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  5. Hi Rebecca,

    I have 2 crocheted pieces from bread wrappers. One is an oval rug and the other is a small basket. I love them both. Yours are amazing!

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  6. I enjoy all kinds of repurposed things, your bread wrapper creations are so interesting. The colors in the photo with the bowl are beautiful.

    Darla

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  7. I can't imagine how someone can organize bread wrappers to create such uniformity in color. It's just amazing, the creativity of the woman who made these items.
    nancyr

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  8. I have some that a great aunt made out of Walmart bags ..
    .when they were blue.I have 2 in front of my kitchen sink. They are the best to stand on.8~)
    Nancy

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    1. Oh, I would REALLY like to have a blue one or two!!!

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  9. What ingenius use of a bread wrapper, I'm bowled over. x

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  10. Those mats are so unusual and pretty.

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  11. Anyone know how to do this?

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    1. Look up how to cut yarn t-shirts into yarn or how to cut plastic bags into yarn and you'll see how to create the 'yarn' needed. Then use your favorite pattern for a doily or a rug and appropriate sized needle or hook.

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