Monday, May 23, 2011

Why I love flour sack towels

In trying to become more 'green' lately, I have been trying to find ways to use more natural and re-useable tools instead of one-time use, disposable and plastic products.
I have found one of my most versatile and sensible tools in the flour sack towel.

Before I go into all the different uses of the flour sack towel, I must first confess that I get a great amount of pleasure just from the simplicity and classic look of the flour sack towel. I love that it is a natural fiber, white (my favorite color- or more accurately lack of color), and that folded in a pile, these towels just appeal to the core minimalist in me. They are a pleasure for me to behold and use.

So now for the list!
-of course-the Perfect kitchen towel- clean up spills, wipe down counters, and dry dishes
Kid clean-up towel- wipe down faces & hands and dry them off w/ the same towel.
Great for rising dough- just dampen and lay over dough bowl. Goodbye saran wrap!
Perfect size for Furoshiki (the art of gift wrapping with cloth)
Perfect size for wrapping up a lunch to go. Place your sandwich on one side of the diagonal and your fruit/ veggies/ treat on the other side, Fold one 'triangle' side of the towel over your food, then fold the other side over your food, wrapping it around your food, fold the tube in half and then tie the ends twice- you now have a handy lunch with the napkin included!
Perfect size for cloth diapering (you just knew I would bring up CD ;)
Works just right for drying off after a shower- who knew you didn't need a large terry towel? Will dry an adult or three kids coming out of a bath- believe me, I know!
Great tie on bib
Wonderful as a burp/ spit up rag
Keeps my hair back for whatever purpose (hair scarf)
Fold in half and sew two sides to make reusable bulk produce bags
Fold to use as a hot pad or trivet
Rubber band over a jar to keep cut herbs fresh
Place in the bottom of a produce drawer instead of a paper towel
Generous sized handkerchief/ hanky
Versatile play accessory (doll blanket, a mountain draped over blocks, a car catapult LOL)

and...
They launder quickly and thoroughly
They dry QUICK- just hang to dry!
When dingy, dampen and lay out in bright sunshine- whola! white again!

I'm sure I can think of more uses for this great and enviromentally good tool!

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