I used to watch reality TV shows about culling your stuff and your life. I loved watching them and the end result was always a sweet and refinished room or rooms that the producers did overnight and surprised the owners with on the next day. The show was called Life Laundry and was broadcast through the BBC. I learned a few tricks that worked for me.
One show featured a young gal who had inherited her grandmother’s items. She had a box of printed cotton aprons that went over the shoulder with pockets and looked homemade. She didn’t want to get rid of them as they represented her love for her grandmother.
The show host was always understanding and explained that a box of aprons would only remind her of her grandmother when she wore them or brought them out of storage. He suggested that she pick her three favorite aprons and cut squares of each and then frame them. Hanging them in the kitchen would bring her memories back everyday. What a great idea!
Recently, I gave my baby quilt that was made by my grandmother to my friend Corrine. It was in tatters and the cloth was very fragile. Corinne makes all sorts of thing with old and reused materials. She has a way of embellishing that is amazing. I did keep one square but haven’t framed it yet. I recently retired from teaching and Corinne came to my party and presented me with a needle book that I use almost everyday. It was a perfect way to save and enjoy this keepsake. Thank you Corrine!!
Two Friends Share Their Crafting and Art Exploration 