2012 the daily post - photo journal
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01.09.12 = Darn socks
A show of hands, how many of you would find it easier or quicker to go buy new socks as opposed to sewing up the holes in the old ones? Come on admit it, you know you would. Okay, I’ll admit it. But, this weekend, my favorite little Scotty dog socks, wore a hole in the toe. I love those little socks. Not only are they cute, the right color for jeans but, they are the right thickness for several of my favorite shoes. Knowing that I would never be able to find pair as perfect as they are again, I broke out the needle and thread and stitched them up. Believe it or not, I had the right color thread already in my sewing box, that I had to dig out from the depths of my closet. In just a matter of minutes, I was done. Well, that was easy. So easy in fact, I went through my entire sock drawer and spent less than an hour darning socks. Why had I put this off so long? And why would I think that it was easier to buy new? Hmmm, something to think about.
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” American Proverb.
webstersway
on Jan 10Great shot!!!
Dan and Patti (bayislandphotography)
on Jan 10Nice shot and I tell you, in this economy, more and more people will digging out their sewing kits.
mpkonopa
on Jan 10I remember my mom darning sox. I always thought the same thing, why not just get new ones???? Great DOF and simplicity!
ACDavisphotography
on Jan 10This gave me a smile as I have been doing some sewing this past week or so. Just some mending here and there but it's a great feeling to mend something and then keep wearing it :)
SonoLady
on Jan 10what a great classic shot! Good for you being all industrious! Glad you got to keep your faves going a bit longer.
I added my caption today for my cat shot, he was so NOT scared. LOL.
Dianne M. Ward
on Jan 10I have never darned socks, lol! Nice shot of these thimbles!
John Bennett
on Jan 10Been a very long time since I darned socks, but I'm glad you got these thimbles out!
nelli
on Jan 09WOW!! I remember darning socks.
SchmidtHouse
on Jan 09Nice composition.
gpssue
on Jan 09Neat subject matter...love the colors. It's been a long time since I've darned a hole in a sock. Good for you.