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Thrift Shop Finds May 2011 (Fabrics)
We found a great little thrift store a couple of blocks from the beach in Cayucos, CA today. I picked up some jersey-knit cotton, some cotton flannel, and some great wool and cashmere for upcycling.
I also made MrJ try on some of my finds. This is my favorite. He looks like Mister Rogers, even though it’s not a cardigan!
That’s MrJ in the Celery Lands End Cashmere Sweater. The grey Pendleton sweater has 4 or 5 moth holes in it; otherwise I would have been tempted to resell it. The flannels and jersey knits are for a new stash of cloth diapers, and I’m sure the Pendleton will become a diaper cover or two. Still not sure what I’ll do with the cashmere, but I have a hunch it will also be baby-related. Why baby-related, you ask? Oh, didn’t I tell you?
This could be why I never blog anymore.
Related articles
- How-To: Upcycled Beach Bag (craftzine.com)
- Easy Jersey Knit Bracelet DIY (blogher.com)
Tiny Ocean Mat
Tiny Ocean Mat, originally uploaded by LandlockedSailr.
The Bosun made this tiny Ocean Mat the other day. He intended it as a mock-up of the larger mats he’s making for household use, but I can’t get over its adorableness!
I think it would be great as a door mat on a doll house or on the miniature Westport, WA Maritime Museum. I could also add it to a headband or hair clip, or use it to embellish a handbag.
What do you think? What would you use this tiny sailor art for?
Related articles
- Celebration of Sailors’ (Body) Art at Mystic Seaport (boston.com)
- American sailor rounds Cape Horn for 3rd time (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
- Inspiration: Modern Nautical Decor (apartmenttherapy.com)
