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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)
Romeo and Juliet
I really love the many meanings of nautical flags. One of my favorite combinations is Romeo + Juliet.
One version of the meaning of Romeo, or the “R” flag (the red one pictured here) is “The way is off my vessel. You may feel your way past me.” Juliet’s response? “Fire on board. Keep your distance.”
This combination of Romeo + Juliet is made from up-cycled sweaters, and will soon be a handbag.
Whadd’ya think?
