Collared

~ Liz A

Each time I hung Don’s painting shirts on the drying rack, I noticed they really needed mending. Not that he minded them … I did.

In truth, I had done some darning on one of them a while back, but obviously more needed to be done. So I cut away the ragged edges and pondered …

At first I considered using something with wild colors (I mean, they’re painting shirts). But when I went into the cloth closet, a recent thrift store purchase jumped out as the perfect choice …

Much better …

Last, but far from least …

which was made just before this little treasure was opened on Christmas morning …

A delightful pair!

23 thoughts on “Collared”

  1. Don’s creative solutions with all his cool finds are delightful! And of course that shirt you mended is so much fun!

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    1. the two-sided cloth came from a wonderfully large shirt … needled beautifully and has such a cool woven design (I thought of Jude, for sure) … I’m sure it will make many more appearances in the future

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  4. I learned how to turn a worn collar from my grandmother. After the second side wore out, the collar was discarded and the shirt was worn kind of mandarin looking. It was all about function back then. Pretty sure her scrubbing neck rings with a brush and lye soap contributed to collar kill.

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    1. “turning a worn collar” is a new-to-me concept … sounds like a promising solution for some of the collars that aren’t so far gone since Don isn’t a fan of the mandarin collar solution

      I do remember my mom scrubbing neck rings with blue Wisk detergent and a nail brush … not to mention sitting and ironing those same shirts while watching soap operas (after we finally got a TV when I was six years old)

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  6. LA – great work on the collar; and what a great piece by Don. It seems I left my comment three times – but that was a gremlin in the system – I was trying to get back to the collared post!!!! You can delete a couple. Cheers. B

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    1. thanks from both of us … and strange, but only one comment came through so there was no need to delete … the gremlins in the ether were obviously having some fun with you

      P.S. Oh ha! Just found the duplicate comments over on the art … fully told blog … easily remedied

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  7. Oh Liz – that is an awe-inspiring return to beauty of that shirt and collar – brilliant! I also love Don’s assemblage and then followed Mo’s link and was gobsmacked all over again – what a lovely coming together of things at Christmas! Enjoy!

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    1. small things all, but they have an out-sized power to delight … I’m looking forward to showing off the Christmas gifts that we gave, but will have to wait until the postal service has delivered them …

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    1. of course, being a painting shirt, the rest of it is pretty shabby, but at least I’ll smile at the collar as I hang the shirt to dry … happy 2022!

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  11. it is long ago that i visit your blog , i’m glad it is great here , love your making of things , booth of you ,best wishes and a genial 2022 for your family

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    1. I have always enjoyed your comments on other blogs and am delighted to have you come by here … wishing you health and happiness in the coming year

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