New Tutorial! (in the left-hand column)
Forget plastic wrap and foil. Here is an alternative that is much more attractive! This Eco Travel Lid is perfect for short-term food storage, especially while traveling to a picnic or party. This is not intended for long-term storage since it will not create an air-tight seal.
In the tutorial I have explained how to make a bowl cover, but this could be easily adapted for other containers as well (9x13, platter, etc). Very fun, fast and eco-friendly...give it a try!
Brilliant!
Posted by: Wendy | May 25, 2010 at 04:09 AM
Yeah, this is GENIUS!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 25, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Yes! I hate the waste of foil and plastic wrap, and this is just what I need!
Posted by: Deb | May 25, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Dragonfly | May 25, 2010 at 02:57 PM
This is a great idea. I could feel like I am being both green and thrifty each time I use it. I wonder if a pocket could be added to place an icepack to keep foods just a tad colder until they reach their destination?
Posted by: Margo | May 25, 2010 at 05:04 PM
I like this idea. Now I just need people to want me to bring things to picnics - for some reason people always tell me to bring drinks or bread. I wonder if my husband has been telling tales out of my kitchen...
Posted by: UK lass in US | May 25, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Ha!!! Same for me : ) I'm vegetarian so they always ask me to bring salad or drinks!
Teacher Teacher: Great idea! The pocket could be sewn into the underside and as long as the ice pack isn't too heavy it should work.
Posted by: allyson | May 26, 2010 at 07:39 AM
You should sell these, in your store. I am not very crafty, but I would love to buy some. Great idea!
Posted by: Kristie | May 26, 2010 at 09:18 AM
FABULOUS!!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-eco-travel-lid-reusable-bowl-cover-from-fabric/2010/05/26/
--Anne
Posted by: Anne | May 26, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Thank you for the tutorial! It is GREAT !
Posted by: Sylvie | May 26, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Genius. I mean, pure genius.
Posted by: Morgan | May 28, 2010 at 01:23 AM
This is fabulous! What a great hostess or christmas gift for those who have everything!
Posted by: Judy P | May 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM
new to your blog via Alli and I looove it! This is definately worth bookmarking!
Posted by: In Honor Of Design | May 28, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Great for keeping insects off the salad leaves when we're eating outside - thanks for a great tutorial (found via whipup)!
It took less than an hour to make, super easy and looks fab - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31021769@N03/4650341248/
Thank you!
Posted by: Coffeeandcream2010.blogspot.com | May 29, 2010 at 12:03 PM
this is genius!
Posted by: ...love Maegan | June 02, 2010 at 08:14 PM
This is such a great project! I posted about it here...
http://fortandfield.blogspot.com/2010/06/eco-travel-lid.html
with a link back to you. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jessica | June 05, 2010 at 02:31 PM
I like this idea as well. However, I am old enough to remember that everyone used to have these back before Saran Wrap. They were made from heavy plastic in various sizes and you washed them between usings. As a child, I thought they were like tiny showercaps.
Posted by: Panhandle Jane | June 08, 2010 at 06:33 PM
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
Posted by: laura | June 12, 2010 at 08:17 PM
Tiens c'est vraiment original et pratique
Posted by: LP | June 18, 2010 at 03:28 PM
I just love this. I just made one today in a short time. It was great fun to make. I have linked it onto my blog for all my friends to see. Thank you!
Posted by: Diane | June 22, 2010 at 07:28 PM