Use it or lose it! A sharing and caring gift-along

Something I crocheted and abandoned. I made a post about the mat in case people are curious

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Has Izzy tried it out?? I had never heard of them before - it is nice to see things being developed like this!!

I’m tempted to try one for my fast eater or my constantly begging treats (2 separate dogs).

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I just made one for my cats. They love it and have spent a lot of time hunting for dry treats! They are fast, though…I think the two of them found the treats in less than 5 minutes! :grin: They know I will fill it up if they find them all (I check by shaking it out!).

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Oh yeah she loves it! I highly recommend it, and its so easy to make. If you prefer not to crochet your own mesh, you can easily find a substitute at the dollar store or your local all-purpose store (Meijer or Walmart or something). Some people use sink liners that have holes in them. I like the crochet version because it’s machine washable.

I’ve also seen versions that are made into balls too, which are probably more travel friendly.

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This is great! When my dog was being treated for heartworms he had to be on exercise restriction and was not allowed to do anything. Puzzle toys and snuffle mats were a life saver. You are right about them being too small and pricey. I crochet! This might be a great gift for my friends who also have pets. Thanks for sharing.

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I made one using a sink mat!

@susieoregon --hey, do you need some fleece pieces? I have loads I am trying to destash for my move!!

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I would love some! Thank you so much Linda. I will DM you my address.

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Thanks, @Reinikka!

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I can’t wait to get back stateside so I can participate in this thread! I’ll add more to my “shop” to share as well. I love how everyone is so nice and willing to share their stash with the community.

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Thank you so much @Reinikka!!!

These will come in handy at our end-of-year party at homeschool group and potentially at some library programs :heart:

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Does anyone need any squares for a scrappy project? My quilting cotton scrap bin is overflowing and I’d love to rehome some of it. Happy to cut down to whatever size you need (anywhere between 1.5 and 6 inch squares) and can probably do color requests as well.

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You know I will say yes to any/all 5” squares! I have some of your teeny wee postage stamp sized little floral prints that I just take out & admire. I’m starting to use up my stash of squares, it’s going to happen this year!

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Can do!

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I would take some just “raw” scraps - since I only do improv quilting, I use any and all shapes! :slight_smile:

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Any body want this cookbook? It really does have some easy and good recipes, and is a fun read if you are a bit on the irreverent side…also, good tips and ideas for beginners. Sorry, USA shipping only as I can send it media mail for cheap(ish).

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I got a big envelope in the mail this morning from NC. I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what I ordered (I had purchased a garden flag on Etsy, but the envelope was way too BIG for a garden flag!), I thought it must have been delivered to the wrong address, but my name was on it. I wondered if the Etsy seller had mixed up orders. I gently opened it and it was packed with fleece from @AIMR! What a bounty!!
Thank you so much!

Also - can you tell I overthink everything? :joy:

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Glad it arrived safely! Have fun!

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Does anyone have a single sheet of black hot or coldpress watercolor paper they’d be willing to send me? 5x7" or smaller so it could go regular post in an envelope with just a stamp.

I’m dying to play with some but before I invest in yet more craft supplies, thought I’d check.

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I have a pack of the 5x7 of this in cold press if you’d like a page (I love it)

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Yes, please! I have some Yupo in black and some in white if you’d like either, both 5x7". Or like a bajillion scrapbook papers and some new paterned vellums.

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