The theme of today's "Tuesday Display Chain" hosted by Misi of
Gable House Musings, is "Make-Do."
There is a saying: "Use it up....wear it it out...make it do or do without."
In modern times we often have the advantage of buying something we need to accomplish a specific task.
In times past people didn't have a store around the corner or perhaps the money to buy new things.
People would re-use, repurpose and mend the things they had.
My first two pictures are of a true make-do.
An apple butter paddle repurposed as a scrubber to clean the kettle.
I made this seed bag in true make-do fashion. Repurposed from a timeworn quilt, it is made from antique calico.
The patch was copied from an old feedbag and the drawstring is a piece of cotton cording.
I found this box at my favorite antique mall. I didn't have a specific idea what I would use it for but I had never seen one like it before!
I finally decided that it would make a fine towel holder in my kitchen.
Next, we have a wonderful make-do pincushion made by my dear friend Teresa of
Aunt Polly's Attic.
The make-do is attached to a wooden base and stuffed with scraps. I added my collection of antique picture pins.
The last two pictures are make-do quilt racks that I made using apple butter paddles and old wooden tools.
I wanted something unique to hold my quilts and coverlets. The instant I saw the wooden tools, I knew I had found my brackets!
I hope you enjoyed today's theme! Check out all the fantastic displays at:
Gable House Musings.
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