The grey plaid shirt was particularly special to him but by the time I got it it had been worn and washed so often that parts of it were literally in shreds. There were still a few sections of fabric that were solid, though, and I used them to create this little mug rug. I wanted to retain as much of the essence of the shirt as I could so part of the fabric that I used came from the placket of the shirt and I also used the buttons.
The grey and orange fabric is cotton from Nancy Crow's line and I used it as the back of the mug rug as well. I added the recipients initial with Shiva Paintstiks and then free motion quilted it in blocks of straight(ish) lines and bound it with black cotton around the edges.
The mug rug measures about 6-8" and was made to fit on the table beside his favourite chair.
6 comments:
Wonderful piece made from a well worn shirt!
Oh this is such a wonderful way to save something so special for someone! Great job! Love it!
Love the idea and the art quilt!
I love this mug rug and the story behind it Kathy!
What a special project!!! I'm glad you were there for them...creating a useful object out of the old tattered, treasured shirt. Thanks for sharing the story.
What a great idea! Love it.
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