I have begun to hook with strips of t-shirt material and it is taking some getting used to. First of all the cutting of the strips is a challenge. I am currently using a rotary cutter, but that takes so much time! Then there is deciding on the width of the strip–wider seems better. And I am discovering that cotton does not behave in the accommodating way wool does. In addition, finding good colours is a challenge–I have slipped in some dyed lime green nylons in this square, just for some pizzazz.
With all these negatives, why am I doing this, you ask? Well it is a challenge. And it is recycling. But the main reason is I am going to Kenya in January and hoping to teach the women in the village there how to hook rugs. I was looking for material which would be locally available and thought immediately of this source of cotton. So I am experimenting with all facets of this new hooking and will keep you posted.
And here is the next leather bag–still very much in process. This will be a big travel tote with handles and a cross-body strap. I order to make something this size, I am using two leather sources, a pebbly bomber jacket and a pair of leather pants. The colours seem to work well together, so I am just trying to work with the many seams in the jacket. Will let you know how this goes as well. 
Challenging to say the least. Wider is definately better though. I’ve taken a class in Nfld and we only used tshirts. And we all used rotary cutters as it’s that or scissors.
Any more needs before you head off ? We’ve got another two meetings before you leave and I can spread the word quite easily.
Have a wonderful New Years Eve and let’s chat before you head off.
xo Nancy L.