National Tartan Day on April 6th has been designated as a day to celebrate Scottish heritage. I don't think I have a bit of Scottish ancestry in me, but I do love tartan/plaid.
I'm always on the lookout for wool, plaid clothing in thrift stores that I can deconstruct, wash, and make into something else. You would be surprised at the number of pieces of Pendleton, Ralph Lauren, etc. clothing that I have found for just a couple of dollars.
Pillows are my favorite thing to make from my found plaids ---
I've even been known to save scraps of plaid paper to make Christmas cards.
I think I will go celebrate by making something plaid.
Happy Tartan Day!!
I'm joining the following:
Coastal Charm for Show and Share Tuesday
A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday
Have a Daily Cup for Share Your Cup Thursday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Rattlebridge Farm for Foodie Friday and Everything Else
4 comments:
Who knew there was a National Tartan Day? I love plaids and tartan also and collect tartan tins. I love your pillows!
Karee
I had no idea there was such a day but I do love tartan plaid. I am quite drawn to it actually and do not own enough of it! Today I was drawn to a 1950's chalkware Scotty dog that I had to have....does that count?! Your pillows are extra fabulous!! I am coveting a tartan plaid purse :-)
Your pillows are wonderful
I have some Pendelton plaid clothing that I have wanted to make a throw out of,just to busy with life to get it done
You have made so many pretties from your plaid finds. I rarely find wool plaid at our thrifts. Plus, when I do they are quite a bit more, but still better than buying it at the quilt shops. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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