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Why it's NOT a good idea to throw out odd fabrics

Old 10-31-2011, 04:05 AM
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You never know when you might need them to make a last minute Halloween costume for an almost-grown son!

DS decided yesterday that he wanted to be "Where's Waldo". So I drove him to the local costume store where we bought the last "Waldo" set (red-and-white striped shirt, matching hat, and black plastic glasses).

At 10:30 pm DS finally opened the package and informed me that the hat was missing.

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Panic sets in. I downsized my sewing room last year and gave away pretty much everything that I did not think I would use. Interlock knits being among the "goners". But, for whatever reason, I had saved a hunk of white, and in with bits and pieces of ribbing I found 12" of red. I had given away most of my yarn, too, but did have half a skein of white (for a pompom) and also one small ball of leftover red chenille (a castoff from my Mother).

And with these, I made "The Hat of Indecision". It's reversible, with red on one side (with a white pompom) and white on the other (with a red pompom). Roll up the brim to contrasting effect, and the hat is either Waldo or Santa. Great for someone who does not like to make decisions (my son).

All done by 12:08 AM!

And a nice perk? I already had the right color thread in the sewing machine. :thumbup:

I think DS owes me a hug. Or maybe I will settle for a share of the candy.
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Old 10-31-2011, 04:10 AM
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Good save!! No one is as resoursefull as a quilting Mom!!
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Mom to the rescue! What would we do if we didn't sew?!
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Old 10-31-2011, 04:23 AM
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What is trash one day , is a treasure the next......
But you came to the rescue,Yeah!!!
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Old 10-31-2011, 04:31 AM
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And this is why we have stashes!! Great going Mom!!
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Old 10-31-2011, 04:32 AM
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I remember MANY Halloweens like that. Having 4 kids, 3 of them boys, indecision was their middle name. When they were little I used to make them costumes that could be worn as pjs after trick or treating. Waste not want not. Seems like someone always needed a costume at the last minute.
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He needs to give you first pick of his "stash".
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You did a wonderful job! It is amazing what we have to come up with in the last minute notification!
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Old 10-31-2011, 05:43 AM
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And I thought I was done with these last-minute things, since he's 16 now.

Silly Mom...
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I would definately think a cut of the candy is in order! A hug is the minimum fee, you went above and beyond.
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