Thank you to our
My neighbor (the one I've made the memory quilts out of her mom and sister's blouses) sent me a text and the photo below.
This is the raveled corner
Jane:
"What is the best way to mend the corner of this throw. It was on the back of a chair in Susan's home (her sister). It had never been used. Now I use it to snuggle with when I watch TV. Just would like it not to start shredding apart."
Me:
Looking at it here (might be different in person) I would say by hand matching yarn/thread either or with a crochet stitch.
Jane:
"Well I don't know any crochet stitches. Thread is fine and I don't care if the repair is noticeable, Just want to stop the raveling."
Me:
I replied I know several crochet stitches that might work..need to see it in person.
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Jane lost her Mom and her sister, Susan, with 16 months of each other.
I knew this was a special throw. As I examined the entire border of the throw, I saw other potential areas that would ravel. I went a tad over board on my repair...
Jane thinks I just repaired the corner. I crocheted a single crochet edge around the entire throw. It is 48" long and 63" wide
Below is the photo of my repair.
I have skeins and skeins of yarn. I selected Lion Brand Yarn, Mt. Rainier Tweed and it is washable. Luckily I had a hook smaller (USD3/3.25mm) enough to go thru the thick throw.
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I was very happy to do it for her. She is so very thoughtful and kind.
No matter who is sick or how well she knows them she cooks a complete meal
to deliver to their door.
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I finished the edging last weekend. Jane was away at family wedding.
I'll take it to her when she returns.
Awww, how kind of you to help your friend. Gail is impressed with your repairing skills. Waste not, want not!
ReplyDelete(Which is Nobby's approach to scraps of food too).
That was so kind and sweet of you to fix that throw so it will now last for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThat was very kind of you! I'm sure she'll appreciate it very much, especially given how much the throw means to her.
ReplyDeletewow! super repair job and I like the looks of it even more with the trim. you are so talented with your sewing and quilting. wish you were close enough to hem a few t-shirts that are way to long for me.
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ReplyDeletePerfect 'blanket stitiching', Miss C! What a wonderful thing to do. YAM xx
That is very kind, she will be thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful and thoughtful thing you did for her. You know it'll be appreciated for a very long time, and that'll bring you Joy in itself.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. I made it big and your stitches are lovely and made it new again. Your Kindness Spark is perfect for highlighting your neighbor's kindness for making meals when needed and your thoughtful kindness making her throw new again in turn. A lovely post about kindness and "sprinkling" it around, C ♥
ReplyDeleteShe will be so happy you could mend her precious quilt and make it even better than before. Something so special has to last. We try to sprinkle kindness, it is so easy to do and it makes our world a happier place.
ReplyDeleteGood job and so sweet to help your friend.
ReplyDeleteIt is never difficult to "choose kindness".
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to help stop the unraveling of that blanket. We're sure your neighbor will love it.
ReplyDeleteYou did an outstanding job, Cecilia, and how very kind you are♥
ReplyDeleteYou're a jewel and you did a great job. I know she's happy. You're are just the nicest person.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Love and hugs. ♥
That was sweet of you to do and it turned out great.
ReplyDeleteYou are a treasured and talented friend. ~ wonderful and creative mending ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and Angel Madi ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
How sweet of you to go above and beyond. I am impressed with your mending, such neat stitches! Happy day to you Cecilia!
ReplyDeleteYou sure did follow the wisdom of your own Spark. That was a great fix for your sweet friend. Mom says leftover yarn can always find a good purpose somewhere along the line.
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What a wonderful act of kindness C....you did a great job!
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Beth
That's a super nice repair and bless you for spreading the kindness.
ReplyDeleteShe will think of you and smile each time she settles in with the repaired throw. That was so kind and loving to help with the repair of the loved throw. I feel as though I know you, and reading this sweetness of friendship didn't surprise me a bit XO
ReplyDeleteYou do lovely work and these are excellent Sparks.
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