Darn it [projects]

[rebeccmeister]

Approximately four aeons ago, Buyolympia.com had a piece of artwork that included the saying, "The one who sews has the newest clothes."

That's what has been running through my head while working on the mending pile.

Here's the motheaten hat, in progress:


I didn't have an exact color match, but the maroon yarn is a very durable sock yarn, so it should help the entire hat hold up for longer. The hat has an extra band of fleece for covering one's ears, so I'm glad there are ways to keep it in service.



This has been a nice sweater to have at work, but it's not so nice to run around wearing it, knowing there are holes in the front.



The darning mushroom is helpful for stabilizing the fabric, and also makes it easier to rotate the fabric and stitch at right angles.



I didn't have any hot pink thread among my sewing supplies, either, so I had to make do with light red thread.



I know there are people who are embracing "visible mending," but I'm not so into it. If I can just get things mended, I'm pretty satisfied.



George is also satisfied. Well, actually, this photo is a falsehood. George would like me to play with him more. But having his picture taken feels at least a little bit like getting some attention, at least.

Comments

[asakiyume]

The darning looks great!

I sometimes do visible mending (like with bright patches), but other times I do unobtrusive mending.

(LOL re: George)

[rebeccmeister]

I really wish I was a person who did more visible mending...but I'm reminded of the point where I started trying to learn embroidery, and that quickly indicated to me that at this point in my life, my interests are elsewhere. But I totally love and admire it when other folks make it. There's something so special about beautiful handmade touches.