Embrace The Fray!

Several years ago I bought a set of sheets because I loved the pattern and they were made in France (what that has to do with anything, don't ask me).  I'm not proud to say that I spent way too much (wouldn't dream of doing that now), and was disappointed with how they have worn over the years.  I should have returned them, but it seem like too much trouble at the time.  On the flip side, I love how wonderfully soft they've become, even though they've been ripping and fraying at the seems and folds.  My fabulously creative friend, Jessy, had this wonderful post on her blog about "embracing the fray" and updating her old and soft bed linens.  Well, I got all inspired, as I do whenever I check out Jessy's blog, and got busy.

First, I ripped off the top edge of the top sheet because it was ripping off all by itself whenever I made the bed.  I then resewed it with my trusty old gal (I bought Ms. Singer used when I was 19 years old, and wouldn't part with her for the world).  I added the rick rack because I love rick rack, and..... because it is covering and holding together some tears.  Oh, and I left the lovely fraying edge at the top and just under the edge of the rick rack.  I love that part!

The pillowcases came next.............

Now.... these pillowcases required different kinds of repairs.  The fraying at the top was so bad it was starting to tear all over the place.  So, I gave up a tad of length and turned it under and let Ms. Singer do her thing.  I added the rick rack for the same reason as on the sheet...... tears and I love rick rack!

The corners had developed holes large enough to put your finger through.  Here's where I knew the bottom sheet would have to be sacrificed, which already had a tear down the middle and I hadn't used it in years.  I used it to make little corner pockets which I had to hand sew on.

It's not the neatest repair job, but I like it this way.  My hubby saw me at work, and asked if I was, "hoboing up our sheets?"  I told him to mind his own business, and he just rolled his eyes.  He knows that when I have out my sewing kit and scissors flying it's best to just walk away.  This may seem like an awful lot of time and work for an old set of sheets, and who knows if they'll last much longer.  I just love doing things like this!  I embrace the feeling of something old being reborn, not bringing new stuff into the house, and not spending any $$..... of course there was the rick rack expense..........

Other completed crafty projects are..........

Knitted socks done and ready for a walk.

All my little knitted rings found wonderful new homes in Seattle, thanks to Jessy..... I have since made these and am making more to be adopted, but in the meantime, I enjoy sitting them on the mantle.  I don't decorate for Valentine's, but do like this little touch of hearts.
xo
dulcy