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[susandennis]

Ann and Ron got their stove and then came in to help me.  I think they both thought the idea was goofy and borderline tacky (which it actually probably is but I don't care).  But, they thought my idea of where to hang it was perfect since they'd neither one ever noticed the spot before (and, I'm sure, figured it would get lost in the dim).

They totally nixed my Plans A, B and C for hanging.  Won't work, dumb and will look terrible.  BUT had a great an easy idea for how it should be done.  So that's the way I did it.  It's an impossible area to photograph because it's so narrow and, yeah, it does look a little not classy.  I generally keep the lights off in the hallway (so you can't see the dust on the stuff on the shelves).





Ann wanted it smoothed out - she kept trying to tell me I should iron it and/or resew it.  But aside from the history and memories, the thing I like about it best is the t-shirty wrinkles.

I like it.  And, if ever I don't, it can come right down and go right back into the closet.

Comments

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

Looks great there. Perfect fit :) And you're right. It can come down if you get sick of it.

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

Love the idea, what a great way to remember old places and events. If you ever decide to get the wrinkles out a hand-steamer might work.

Just sayin'.

[susandennis]

The wrinkles are caused by the stitching - I stitched them in deliberately. Ironing will cause pleating and steaming won't help.

[viridescence13]

You'd think they'd have known you long enough to get your style and realize that Susan's gonna do what Susan's gonna do, because she has nobody she has to please but herself. :)

I've seen many quilts made from t-shirts, and people charge big bucks for you to send yours off to them and make it for you. The hanging is a neat idea! I wish I'd kept more old t-shirts.

[susandennis]

yeahbutt i know my sense of style, particularly decorating, sux so it pays me to solicit and listen to the opinions of others.

[plantmom.livejournal.com]

A) I think it looks fine, and B) whose life is it anyway?

I have stuff all around my house which reminds me of people, places, and events. This is nothing different. Go you.