I suddenly realized that I could put up a washline on my balcony, a way to keep the laundry out in the air and the electric dryer turned off. I bought a retractable clothesline ($14.99 at a Mennonite store), and my husband put it up for me with accompanying hooks so the line could zig-zag back and forth in a small space.
I had the pleasure of making up a little clothespin bag hung from a child's hanger to go with it. Oh, it was fun! The calico is some sweet 70s stuff lined with a scrap left from an apron I'm making for the museum shop.
And it was nice take a break from that big order from the museum shop for this little bag that was immediately filled with clothespins and trotted up to the balcony. Because laundry for 5 people, one of whom is clinging to her cloth diapers, is a big job that must be beaten down every day.
Love it! You've reminded me I need to make a new peg (clothespin) bag for my washing line.
ReplyDelete5 people here too, and no tumble drier. Long past cloth nappies (diapers!) but plenty of school and work uniforms and oily overalls, so I'm grateful for a mild Autumn that means I can still hang the washing out on the line on days it's not too damp.
I love my retractable clothes line. The house came with one installed in the basement - an old Sears model, with 5(!!!!) lines. Although I've not retracted it in years to be honest.
ReplyDeleteThe clothespin bag is cute!
Laundry never ends - I keep threatening to make my family walk around naked just so I can be caught up with it for a day.
I need to make myself a clothespin bag like that. I have one that I'm not thrilled with! I didn't know you were making things for a museum store...lucky them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to string the line! Many more feet of drying space that way!
ReplyDeleteLaundry and cooking and dishwashing - the trio of never-ending household jobs . . . anything that helps is welcome!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent solution--that black walnut is very powerful indeed--even if it is less necessary now that the tree is gone. There is something about hanging clothes on the line that I find quite soothing, especially in comparison with some other household chores, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute pin bag!