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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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Filed Under: my children · Tagged With: baseball, dishcloths · 172 Comments

Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Katrin von Homeyer says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Dear Ginny, I would love a dozen too. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Katrin von Homeyer says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I would love a dozen as well! Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I’d love two dozen cloths!

    Reply
  4. Martha says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Dear Ginny, I would love to buy a dozen of those dish cloths. What a cool idea!

    Reply
  5. Rachel says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Are you still offering them? I’d love a dozen. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Yes, I am! I just sent you an invoice! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Jamie Lynch says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    I’d love a dozen!

    Reply
  7. melissab says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    hello!
    i would like a dozen if you still have them!
    thanks.
    (p.s. beautiful blog you have)

    Reply
  8. Jamie Lynch says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I’d love a dozen dish cloths too. My email address for my Paypal account is btflbtfly@ameritech.net

    Please send me an invoice.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Melody says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    These have been my FAVORITE dishcloth for many years now- just like the woman said who sold it to me while shopping on vacation in WV. I do keep them on hand or otherwise I’d be ordering too. Have FUN!!!

    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    I would love 2 dozen please, if you have them still! Thanks so much, Jenny

    Reply
  11. Sandra says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I will take 1 dozen please. Thank you

    Reply
  12. Tanya Bailey says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I’d like a dozen please.

    Reply
  13. Kristin says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Dear Ginny,
    I’m a little late to the dishcloth party. But if you have any more…I would love a set too! I’m thinking these in a beautiful woven basket filled with non toxic cleaning supplies would make a fun gift for any new mama. Or older mama too. ;o)
    Thank you!

    Reply
  14. ines says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:22 am

    I’d like a dozen, too.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Marilyn says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I’d like a dozen, please.

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I, too, would love a dozen if still available!

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    My dish cloths arrived today in Missouri!
    Love them! Thank you!!!!!
    🙂

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth P says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    I’d love a dozen! I saw this on FB and forgot to follow back to comment directly on the post. Please paypal invoice me and count me in!

    Reply
  19. Gail says

    November 6, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Hi Ginny would love a dozen of the dish clothes. I love the stripes. Thanks

    Reply
  20. Holly says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Great through the window shots. You are so good at capturing ordinary moments in such magical ways.

    Reply
  21. Brenda says

    November 6, 2014 at 5:59 am

    If you have any left I would love a dozen! I bought these at a church fundraiser and they are the best. (my knitted dish cloths run a very close 2nd).

    Reply
  22. Anne @ Sugar Baby Bakes says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    I’d love a dozen!

    Reply
  23. Barbara says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I would love to have a dozen please. Thank you1

    Reply
  24. Mercy says

    November 5, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I’d like a dozen. thanks.

    Reply
  25. Colleen Wolowski says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Hi Ginny, I love your blog ~ especially the Yarn Along section. I’ve learned how to make dishcloths, but haven’t moved beyond that…yet. I, too, would like to order a set of a dozen of these dishcloths. Thank you!
    Colleen

    Reply
  26. kim says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I’d love a dozen!

    Reply
  27. Leigh says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I’d love a dozen! They’d make perfect gifts all around 🙂

    Reply
  28. Amber says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Hi Ginny. If you’re still selling I’ll take a dozen please.

    Reply
  29. Ok lady says

    November 5, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I’ll take a dozen.

    Reply
  30. Emily says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:59 am

    Oh yes, I would love to purchase one dozen! These look to be very similar to some my mom found somewhere years ago and we have both been looking for more. All the best, Emily

    Reply
  31. Donna H. says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Put me down for two dozen, but only if you personally deliver them to me… at that cupcake place in central park mall…. with coffee… I MISS YOU!

    Reply
  32. Jenny says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:03 am

    I hardly noticed the mismatched whatever or peeling whatever. I thought, how cool she got those candid shots of her girls without them noticing her.

    Reply
  33. Barb P says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I would like to buy a dozen dishcloths. WE see beautiful girls with lovely expressions of wonder. Mom sees dirty windows…… 🙂

    Reply
  34. Sarah says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    I would like to buy one set of one dozen. Thank you!

    Reply
  35. tracy says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I’d love to buy a dozen washcloths. (It may be a day or two until I pay my invoice as I am out of town and am not spending much time online…) (And I totally didn’t see Silas’ paint job until you said something!!)

    Reply
  36. Luz Maria Perez says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Ginny:

    I would like a dozen. I’ll take a crack at Paypal. If I run in to any problems, I’ll email you.

    Thanks,
    Luz Maria

    Reply
  37. Andria says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I’d like a dozen, thanks!! Love your blog, you are an inspiration.

    Reply
  38. Cindy says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    My older girls did travel basketball and I know very well how expensive it can get! I LOVE it that your boys are pitching in as well! I would love to help with your fundraiser as well as receive some very cool dishrags. Put me down for a dozen!

    Reply
  39. Susan S. says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I would love a dozen. I don’t do PayPal so I will email you privately.
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  40. Kimberly says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Ginny–I’d love to order a dozen if you still have them. I’ve tried these cloths before and they are great!

    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Anna says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I’d like one dozen! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  42. Cathy says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:59 am

    What a good way to raise funds for your boys’ sporting expenses! I would like to have 2 dozen please. And Thank You!!

    Reply
  43. Angela says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Hi Ginny, I got my invoice, but it was only for one set and I wanted 2. So I owe you another $20:) Want to send me another invoice?

    Reply
  44. Angela says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I would love 2 dozen please! I am going to split up the second set between my mom and sil for Christmas. Thanks so much Ginny!

    Reply
  45. MarieAnne Branaman says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Thank you Ginny, I would love 1 dozen. Blessings!

    Reply
  46. Betsey says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I will take 1 dozen! Thanks! I have been reading your blog for years now, and you have been a continual source of inspiration for me, so thanks for all that you do!

    Reply
  47. Angela says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:48 am

    I will take a dozen! They look soft & stretchy..just the way I like them! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Mary says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:11 am

    I have been wanting new ones, but can’t make time to knit some, thanks! 1 doz

    Reply
  49. Cara says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:43 am

    I’d love a dozen! Thank you!

    Reply
  50. Kyna says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:24 am

    I’d like a dozen. Thanks!

    Reply
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