Too many socks!

This may sound weird, but I collect my family's old socks (washed of course!) and keep them. I use them for stuffing things, cushions/plushies etc, cut up in various sizes. BUT the problem is..
I HAVE TOO MANY! There must be literally over 15 pairs of socks, plus so many other scrap fabrics and stuff which I want to use up.

I already have quite a few cushions, and I'd hate to see all these bits and bobs go to waste, so WHAT CAN I DO!? Any ideas for how to use all these socks etc would be gratefully received! Happy

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6 replies since 27th June 2010 • Last reply 27th June 2010

Reply #1:

Sock Monkeys? Sock Rabbits? Sock Puppets? Maybe you could split the socks, then cut squares and make sock square patchwork cushions? x

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Reply #2:

Sock monkeys are fun, or you could use then socks to stuff some other plushies and keep them as emergency birthday/christmas presents for people Happy
Or maybe you could try making a rag rug out of socks - no idea whether it would work (never tried making one) but it's just a thought.

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Well the only thing I have ever made with a sock is a puppet but I use them to put my jewelry my psp, cell phone anything that I dont want with Scratches on it really helps. MMMMMM
what if you cut the top part and glue it or sew it around a bangle I dont know it might work.

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Reply #4:

Check this book out, I am sure they would have it in the library. (=

http://www.amazon.com/Sock-Glove-Creating-Charming-Cast-Off/dp/1557885168

I used to have it so they are easy to make.

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Reply #5:

ive seen my friends make wrist bands out of the tops and ive seen arm and leg warmers as well

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Reply #6:

ooh wow! so many ideas, i didnt think i would be able to make so much out of socks!

when i have a go at them, i will post them as projects on here (when i get round to it!) Happy

thankyou for the ideas! x

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