Every time I opened up my kitchen broom closet, I saw this: 
And then usually, this would happen: 
Grrr.
So I made one of these: 
It was so easy, I should have done it ages ago. It took exactly 1/4 of a yard of fabric. I just stitched a tube, added a casing and some elastic at the bottom, and sewed an easy handle. It literally was 5 minutes sewing, tops.
Now, when I open my kitchen broom closet, I see this: 
Then, I smile! Hooray for the little things that make life easier!
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August 5, 2010
Broom Closet Cleanup
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That is what the best crafting is all about - making the things that are necessary and making them pretty.
ReplyDeleteha ha, i have two of those, which i did not make, but some crafter did from a craft fair i went to. i never thought i would have needed one, but aren't they perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Carolyn! I wish I had a broom closet for bags to fall out of so I could make one, but I use my main hall closet to hold my broom and duster.
ReplyDeleteGood for you and great to see you again after so very long! I need one of these too! Hope all is well and hope you'll be back again soon, all the best!
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