In my opinion, worn-in sheets are one of the world's most perfect substances. Everything should be made out of worn-in sheets, and they should never be allowed to go to waste. Artist Tom Scott shreds old sheets and knits them into pillowcases, and I think you should, too.
I should, too, of course, but I still haven't learned to knit, or re-learned Spanish — what have I been doing with my time? If you're a knitter rather than just a dreamer, I suggest you throw those beloved-but-beyond-using sheets in the wash one final time, then get to rippin' and knittin'. You probably already have an appropriate pattern at the ready, but Knitting Pattern Central has tons of knit pillow patterns if you don't.
You could also use your sheet-strips to make a cozy bedroom rug- there are tutorials for sheet rag rugs at Creative Jewish Mom and Noble Knits.
Tom Scott's pillow, featured in AnOther Loves, is no longer available through PROJECT No. 8 — but I'm sure yours will turn out even lovelier.
(Image: AnOther Loves)
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I use old bedding to crochet rugs and bags. It's a heck of a workout for my arms, but I love the result.
I just checked out the tutorial for crochet rugs at Noble Knits & I'm DEFINITELY going to try knitting a rug with all the fabric scraps & old sheets I have! Fabulous idea!!
Well, what a coincidence. Today I am cleaning out my linen cupboard and struggling with throwing out quite a few old cotton sheets that are worn out but still lovely.
I've noticed with cotton sheets that one day I notice that they have gotten to the softest most comfortable stage and then the next day I put my foot through them.
You could make braided rugs out of shredded sheets. No knitting skills required.
The old sheets and linens are so soft to the touch, too--love this idea!
My mom, sister, and I have been doing this for years. I have a few old sheets that could definitely start shredding now too...
This is a really cool idea, but is it just me, or does that pillow look like a frosted shredded wheat? Maybe I just have cereal on the brain because I'm ready for breakfast...