I took a break from basket making and decided to work on an idea that popped into my head the other day.  I have been trimming the hemmed edges from strips of silk and realized that I could turn them into recycled silk yarn.  I took the longest pieces and hand sewed them end-to-end until I was able to create a ball of yarn.  Once I had a length of yarn, I began to crochet a piece that will eventually be a small purse.  I'm presently working on the sides and will make a circular bottom that I will attach the sides to it, put a lining in it ( I found two pieces of satin at a thrift store that I can use as lining) and make corded straps to go around it to make it easy to carry.