small things

through the window

Yesterday, I wanted to take some photos of our dogwoods because they have been particularly red and beautiful this fall.  As I walked through the backyard, I saw though, that most of the leaves had been stripped during the previous windy night.  I made another little discovery as I rounded the house:  two little girls in the window, sandwiched between the glass and the couch, working on their memory work for school while cutting paper.  And there was evidence that Silas painted all over the window.  But you probably didn’t notice that, because you can barely tell, right?  And while I might get discouraged by the combination of peeling trim, paint and smudges on the windows, and siding of different colors, I am actually happy because the difference in siding color is evidence that Jonny got a project finished.  Next up is pressure washing and staining so that everything matches.  That might not happen until spring.  Repainting the outside trim keeps getting pushed back as well.  But, you have my word that I will clean those windows…this week.

And…

kind of a big p.s.

I am selling dishrags to raise funds for Gabe and Keats to play travel baseball.  This is my own personal way to raise money, not a fundraiser affiliated with any organization.  I got the idea to sell these dishrags after buying some for myself and really liking them.  They are made at a small mill in the U.S.A.  When I first bought them, I was under the impression that they were 100% cotton, but later learned that they are actually a polyester/cotton blend.  The polyester content actually makes them last longer (They really hold up very well.  I bought my first set nearly a year ago and they are still going strong.)  It also helps them maintain softness and stretchiness even after many, many washes.  The one caveat is that they aren’t great for wiping up spills, but that’s not how I use them.  These are the cloths that I use to wipe down my kitchen table and counter-tops.  They are great for washing dishes, dusting furniture, or scrubbing the bathtub.  After their first wash they fluff up and shrink to roughly 11 inches square.  I love the colored stripes, and their vintage look.  I sell them by the dozen (assorted colors as seen in the photos) for $20 + $6 for shipping in the U.S. (I don’t ship outside the U.S. because the shipping would cost more than the cloths!)

If you are interested in buying a dozen dishcloths, leave me a comment on this post letting me know.  I will send a Paypal invoice (bill) to the email address connected to your comment that you can pay however you like.  I promise, it’s really easy.  If you want to buy dishcloths, but are unsure about using Paypal, send me an email! (ginnysheller(at)gmail(dot)com.)

Guys?  I have seventy dozen left to sell.  I don’t know what I was thinking, buying so many.

They make lovely and practical gifts!!!    And really, it’s always nice to toss the old cruddy dishrags and replace them with bright striped new ones!

70 dozen!  Help!!!!

(please?)

p.p.s.  If you want to order, but are afraid I’ve sold out–don’t worry!  I haven’t yet!  I can order more if necessary (and they would make it to me in a matter of days) and honestly that would be so amazing.  You guys are so wonderful.  This is lifting a big burden off my shoulders!  Thank you!

***Jonny, Keats, Gabe, and I worked last night to package up the first 35 dozen or so and they will go in the mail today! (Tuesday)

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  1. I am unable to buy any at the moment, but they looks like great dishrags! I have been trying to use more US products, but it is proving difficult. God speed with your fundraiser!

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  17. Would love a dozen if you could ship to Canada! Let me know if you are stuck with some and know what shipping may be!

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  19. I’m outside the US. But I just love to see all the positive comments. And the image of someone sitting on a pile of 70 sets of cloths hoping someone to buy them. I always thought that best ist to sell something useful. So if you don’t get to sell it you could just use it up youself. Like wool. Or dishcloths. :o) Good luck!

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  23. I think these will be just what I’ve been looking for. I will take 2 dozen. Thank you! And good luck to your boys this season! We LOVE baseball here-I’m hoping to start my four year old in t-ball this spring. 🙂

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  24. If you still have any I would happily take a dozen! I am always in need of some good wash clothes for cleaning. (And I hate using sponges.) Plus all for a good cause.

    Thanks,
    Lissa

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  25. Ginny, I do believe you could sell ice cubes to Eskimos! 😉 If I hadn’t just knit myself up a bunch, I’d take some too. But it looks like you’re probably sold out. Yay!

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    • Thanks, Barbara! Funny for you to say that because I hate selling things! That is part of why I am selling the dishcloths though. I especially hate selling things that nobody needs–and these are practical! I am not even close to sold out yet! But I am feeling far less stressed than I was having so many people buying them this morning! Yay!!!

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  27. I have dishcloths coming out my ears here and they are crammed in the drawer. Sorry. I hope you sell them all!

    I did want to say that our trim is the same after hubs pressured washed a few weeks ago and I felt the same–he got that done and our house actually changed colors! I am hoping for time and a warm day this week to get out there with the scraper while he is at work just so that I can be a help to him. These poor guys never get to rest! We try to give him a day off on Sunday but then we end up with an ox in the ditch so to speak.

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  28. Good morning. I would love to support your boys in their love of baseball! Please send me a dozen.
    gayle evetts.

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  34. I’ll take a dozen too, please! Since I use a dishrags all day long, it’s the one thing I love replacing and buying often!

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  40. I will take a dozen. I was so low on dishcloths that I have been using cloth napkins. LOL- works fine though. : ) Angela

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