• Cut down to size for washcloths, dishcloths and hand towels. Either serge ends or hem. Pack some in the car too, great for cleaning up spills or wiping down the dash while you’re stuck in traffic. For very thin towels, you can double up the towel.
• Make yourself a spa headwrap, pattern: free spa headwrap pattern
• Whip up a few pet blankets, pet bed liners, pet pillows. If you’re bursting at the seams with old towels, check with animal shelters and vet clinics–they may be happy to take them off your hands.
• Cut in strips sized large enough to use as cleaning rags. Use for household cleaning as well as washing your car.
• Make dusting or bath mitts. Pattern you can try: free dust mitts pattern (found at bottom) or simply trace an outline of hand adding a 1/2″ seam allowance.
• Make potholders and use the old towels for the batting.
• Make hot water bottle covers, nice and cozy!
• Make totebags or drawstring bags. Ideas: for the beach, swimming lessons or hanging laundry bags.
• Quilted slippers - with old towels used as the batting, your feet can breathe better and won’t sweat as much.
• Make huge floor throw pillows for the kids while they watch tv. Try granny squares or striped patterns. Comfy!

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