Renovated an old basket inspired by a project in the Punch needle Embroidery

 

No shortage of 70 per cent recycled plastic packaging in our commercial goods, but there is a shortage of recycling goods at home, a mission that we all have to be engaged in , so as to successfully reduce the damages we cause to the environment due to the social pathology of constantly shopping to replace old or damaged items at home.

The old saying " Home is where the heart is" does not mean just where our loved family members are, it also means putting the heart on DIY or just recycling items - making our bit to reduce the environmental challenges we face today.

My sewing storage basket has been borrowing time for a long time, as I never seem to have the heart too throw it away as it was with me through some of the hard times - so as if it is a omniscient present in our family home, I had to do my bit to keep it for a few more decades!

Glad I came across a book I was due to review regarding the punch needle embroidery from a perspective of preserving primitive motifs and it's  utility purposes.

One of the projects in the book is a renovated  basket. Instead of punching the fabric using one of the suggested designs, I went for an embroidery that says much about the utility of the basket from now on: to keep Christmas handmade ornaments.

How well have I done salvaging this household item and what do you usually do to renovate and recycle the items you have at home which tell a bit about you , even if in the form of sentimental value which only you seem to understand?

Best wishes,

Ariane Crafts