pillow case refashion

I would like to make this pillowcase tote.  Years ago I made a pillowcase skirt and still love it.  How fun to make a bag to carry around too.  Because I need another bag.  Not.

chalk placemat

Found this placemat.  It has chalkboard fabric on one side and cotton on the other side.  There is a string to hold it in a rolled position for storage and a little bag to hold the chalk.  Probably a good idea in theory, a messy idea in real life.  And, yeah, I would be ripping off this company if I made one on my own...

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