It has taken me quite some time to bring myself to cut into these beautifully stitched linens even though they were all either stained, ripped or tattered in some way. When I finally decided what they could become, I held my breath and took the first slice.
The process was very similar to the first time I ripped into a book or tore a photograph. Once you get the first one over with…the next come easier.
Now I have a few beautiful tissue cases all ready to go for gifts or my etsy store.
Of course, I still love patchwork… I think I could stitch patchwork all day and never get sick of it…as long as there is no pattern I have to follow. I hate patterns. Saying that makes me wonder why I bought a pattern for a shirt the other day. Yeah, I know…what was I thinking?
I blame Pinterest. I saw this really cool make-over of a regular t-shirt into something stylish and girlie. We’ll see if I follow through on that one. Wish me luck!
Lovely, all of them. It is hard to cut into something old, but sometimes it’s okay. They are meant to be used. You peaked my interest about the t shirt. Hope to see something. Enjoy your weekend.
I have some old beauties and I simply can’t bring myself to cut into them, either. Of course, I’m not very good at cutting up or tearing up old photos, either. I seem to hold onto them far too long. I admire that you have taken the plunge and can now find something useful to make with them.
Oh My!
your embroidered tissue cases are really splendid Halle
you have given them a sweet new life!
you are a whiz at so many things!
oxo