Surely that's not true. Clothespins are such useful little items.
It does seem to be an obvious fact the people do not hang their clothes out on a line like they once did. That fact itself indicates that we have lost a form of art. Handmade quilts hung out on a country clothesline were a display of beauty. There's a pleasure that's hard to describe that comes from sliding in between clean sheets dried outside on a line and inhaling their fresh aroma. A clothesline filled with clothes tells a story. It reveals some information about the people living in the house. You can tell about how many people live there, their approximate ages, what type of work they do, and various other general information. You simply don't see clotheslines in yards as often as you once did. I'm sure that is due in part to the hectic schedules people have. It's much easier and faster to simply toss the clothes in the dryer. Some people seem to think clotheslines distract from the beauty of the neighborhood and forbid them in certain developments. Maybe it's clotheslines that are becoming a nostalgia item instead of clothespins.
When you think about all of the things clothespins can be used for you can't help but think they will still be a round for a long time.
- Clothespins can be useful when hanging pants on a hanger.
- Clothespins make great bag clips. There's no need to buy those plastic clips when clothespins will work just as well.
- In a pinch, a clothespin can be a substitute for a paperclip.
- You can use a clothespin for a bookmark.
- You can use a clothespin as a clamp when gluing something together
- If you glue a magnetic strip on one side of a clothespin you have a perfect memo holder that you can place on the refrigerator. This same idea works as a recipe card holder.
- Clothespins can be used for numerous craft projects.
These are just a few of the uses for clothespins. I still prefer its original use and hope that clothespins are not becoming a nostalgia item. With everyone becoming more conscious about “green living” perhaps the clothesline will regain its importance making clothespins a household necessity.
