Repurpose an Enamel Pot Lid into a Towel Holder

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Do you remember the pot lid I got at a yard sale a year or so ago?  Well, I'm finally getting around to sharing with you what I did with it!

Welcome to the Creative Craft Hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather.  If you just came from Carol @ Bluesky at Home, welcome to the Cottage!  At the bottom of this post I'll direct you to the next stop on this hop, but be sure to visit all of the other stops too for some amazing inspiration. They will all be listed.
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This enamel pot lid was actually thrown in for free with the other goodies I bought at the sale.  Free is one of my favorite words and I knew I'd find a way to use it...eventually!  I thought about painting it but since I'm not living in my forever home right now, I opted to leave it 'as is'.  
It got a good washing and since I planned on hanging it on the side of a cabinet, I marked the spot on the back where the loop/hanger needed to be.
I used a paper clip for my hanger.  It was the perfect size.
Only half of it was needed.
Then a glob (that is the official term for it, right?) of E6000 was added to the spot.  
The paper clip was placed into the glue with a a piece of folded paper to tip it out a bit.
I didn't use hot glue because hot glue can 'pop off' of things sometimes and I wanted this to hold.
In the meantime, I attached a Command Hook to the side of my kitchen cabinet.
When the glue was dry, the lid was hung up on the hook.
One of my towels was looped through the handle.
I now had a new towel holder on the side of my cabinet.  
Since I wanted this strictly for displaying my Swedish Weaving, I place the lid on an upper cabinet.  You can place it on a wall, or anywhere else - you choose!  

The towel above is an example of the new craft I've learned called 'Swedish Weaving'.  Also called 'Huck Weaving', it's a type of embroidery that creates a design by weaving floss under raised floats of a woven fabric.  It was introduced to me by a lady in my Fiber Arts group and I really enjoy it.  I am, by no means, an expert, but it's very easy to do and there are books available to teach you.  Monk's cloth or Huck cloth is needed for this craft along with blunt-tipped needles.  I like to use DMC Pearl Cotton - size 5 available in SO many colors! 

Here's a close-up of the towel above done on Monk's Cloth:
Here's the same pattern done on Huck Cloth:
It amazes me how the same pattern looks so different on the different types of cloth.  

Here's another pattern that I used for Christmas.  
I really love the metallic gold with the red and green!

In the interest of full-disclosure, I am a visual learner and do not follow patterns.  Everything I have created I've seen a picture and used it to recreate the pattern.  If you're interested in learning about this craft, This book was purchased by another lady in our group and she has found it very helpful! 

All of that being said, Don't forget this is a hop so it's time to visit Terrie @ Decorate With Tip and More. Once you've stopped by to see her, be sure to visit all of the others for more inspiration!  Here's the list:

Repurpose an Enamel Pot Lid into a Towel Holder


DIY Dollar Tree Sign Makeover


How To Make A Non-Christmas DIY Evergreen Winter Wreath


Handcrafted Marbled Heart Shape Dish


Upcycled Whimsical Winter Birds


DIY Thrift Store Wood Heart Makeover


Geometric Wall Art


Wine Cork Heart


Easy Chunky Yarn Heart Wreath


How to Make Valentine Pillows with Pom-Poms


Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2024 at 7:10 AM

    Love how this turned out Ann and what a great free find! I need to make one of these for Hubs stat! He's always dripping water on the kitchen floor lol.

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 8:41 AM

      I guess you'll be hanging it over the sink! Keep your eye out for pot lids - they're always in boxes at yard sales.

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeJanuary 16, 2024 at 8:43 AM

    That's a great idea to use a pot lid to hold your very impressive looking towel, Ann! Swedish Weaving looks amazing and seems a bit difficult to master! You have definitely conquered the technique beautifully! Great job!

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 11:55 AM

      Thank you, Gail. Swedish Weaving is really very easy - it just looks difficult!

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  3. thepaintedapron.comJanuary 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    Very clever Ann! I love the way you made the hanger, and smart to use E6000 instead of a glue gun. It is perfect for displaying your beautiful needlework, so pretty!
    Jenna

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 11:56 AM

      Thank you, Jenna. Hot glue has its limitations!

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  4. decorateandmorewithtip.comJanuary 16, 2024 at 9:10 AM

    You provide such creativity Ann! How neat this is. Love how this becomes a staple piece for changing things out during seasons. Great job!

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you, Terrie. I love finding new ways to use old things!

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  5. My thrift store addictionJanuary 16, 2024 at 12:22 PM

    Ann, I LOVE this idea, and I have a few of these lids I can use--thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersJanuary 16, 2024 at 2:36 PM

    I'm in love with your huck weaving and the colors you chose! The pot lid is perfect for displaying your pretty towel.

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 7:14 PM

      Thank you, Allyson. You should give it a try, it really is easy to do!

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  7. annies homeJanuary 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM

    love this idea so creative i love to thrift and often find a pot missing a lid or a lid missing the pot. I will remember this as I believe it is not only one i want a few of but a seller as well
    thanks for sharing
    come se us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    1. AnnJanuary 16, 2024 at 7:15 PM

      These lids pop up all over. Keep your eye out, you'll find them!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM

    What a neat idea for an extra pot lid! I love your embroideries as well. Great hopping with you! Pinned.

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  9. SarahJanuary 16, 2024 at 7:56 PM

    Clever!

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  10. Jennifer WiseJanuary 16, 2024 at 10:07 PM

    What a cute idea! And your embroideries are so lovely. Visiting from Wonderful Wednesday.

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    1. AnnJanuary 17, 2024 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you so much!

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    2. Jennifer WiseJanuary 22, 2024 at 4:38 PM

      Stopping by again to say thanks for sharing this neat post at the Will Blog for Comments #21 linkup! Hope to see you there next time, too.

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    3. AnnJanuary 22, 2024 at 7:27 PM

      Happy to share!

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  11. Carol@BlueskyatHomeJanuary 16, 2024 at 11:30 PM

    My goodness, this is so creative. What a great way to repurpose a pot lid. Genius idea, Ann.

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  12. Sandi MagleJanuary 17, 2024 at 11:24 AM

    I personally love hand-worked towels, such a 50's thing..and great with your holder idea. Great post!

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    1. AnnJanuary 18, 2024 at 7:34 PM

      Thank you so much, Sandi. I hope you'll stop by again soon!

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  13. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJanuary 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM

    I have not heard of this weaving craft but you definitely made it look beautiful! Looking forward to you sharing more about it. And I adore the way you repurposed the pot lid. So very clever.

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    1. AnnJanuary 18, 2024 at 7:35 PM

      Thank you, Donna. Swedish weaving is so easy to do and I find it very relaxing!

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  14. Debbie Styles LifeJanuary 18, 2024 at 4:45 PM

    What a great idea to use a pot lid as a towel holder! And the Swedish Weaving you did is beautiful. I haven't heard of that before and it's amazing how you did it without using a pattern!

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    1. AnnJanuary 18, 2024 at 7:36 PM

      I had never heard of it before last Spring. It's addicting!

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  15. Coastal BohemianJanuary 23, 2024 at 4:13 AM

    A clever vintage piece. Adore this. Thanks for posting at Funtatsic Friday.

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  16. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 25, 2024 at 7:47 AM

    This is a really cute idea! I will definitely be on the lookout for pot lids!

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    1. AnnJanuary 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you, Melynda. They are found in yard sales quite often around here!

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  17. Sum of their StoriesJanuary 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM

    Free is such a great word! Glob is also a great word! I am loving your embroidery, so so beautiful and the pan lid upcycle is perfect to show it off.

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    1. AnnJanuary 25, 2024 at 1:18 PM

      'Free' is my favorite! Thanks, Julie, that lid has been sitting here just waiting for me to do something with it!

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  18. Vintage Style GalJanuary 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM

    Great idea using the lid Ann, but what a talent you have! I wish I could look at something and then replicate it. I have never been able to do this, but I admire those who can. I love how the pattern does look different using different towels. The trees are so cute. The blues are a nice change to for winter. Hues of blue always remind me of winter for some reason. Can't wait to see what you create next.

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    1. AnnJanuary 26, 2024 at 8:27 AM

      I'm not sure it's talent since following a pattern is tough for me! Swedish Weaving is easier than it looks is fun to do!

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  19. SlabsJanuary 25, 2024 at 7:42 PM

    Absolutely amazing and love the embroidery work and how you display it with the pot lid.
    Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 294. See you again next week!

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