Many Many Years Ago

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 A long long time ago I asked Fireman for a skein of angora. 

It was not cheap.  I loved the colors.  
In two words, It itched. 

I looked at it for years. 
Then  2 weeks ago my friend Linda said she would line it for me. 


Today at Spay Neuter she handed it back to me lined in fleece. 
I'm so happy.  
What a concept. 

Hmmm is it possible to line an entire wool sweater in fleece?
I think not. 
Darn. 










Comments

Judy S. said…
One of my friends lined a vest with parts from a felted sweater, so I think that you could probably line a sweater with fleece. (Or maybe even an old blouse?) It would take some sewing and some patience, but I think it might work.
1:00 PM
Unknown said…
Oh, I think you could line the sweater with a variety of materials... fleece might be just a bit more bulky that you'd like. How about a lighter fabric...with silk in it? Those pieces that your friend lined look really warm...must be perfect for the present weather conditions!!
1:05 PM
Bridget said…
Oh that is pretty! Looks nice and cozy, too.

It must be the month for long ago projects to have their moments in the spotlight!
1:07 PM
Suburban prep said…
very pretty.
On days like today and what is to come next week --much needed.
1:35 PM
Meredith said…
Brilliant solution, it is gorgeous and super warm.
Hugs,
Meredith
2:11 PM
Crafty in the Med said…
Must be scrumptious warm now!

Pretty pretty colours too!

keep well

Amanda :-)
4:11 PM
Araignee said…
That is a brilliant idea. I hate itchy stuff on my neck.
5:56 PM
Lynn said…
Oh very nice!!!
6:13 PM
Tanna said…
Hmmmm... I think you could. =) blessings ~ tanna
6:56 AM
Bianca said…
I have no idea if you can line an entire sweater. No doubt sewists can answer that question better than I do. :)
8:04 AM
Nancy said…
An excellent solution!
9:22 AM
elns said…
Brilliant! What a good friend, indeed!
12:42 PM
Katherine said…
Holy Toledo! I've never seen anything like that! What a wonderful idea, to line an itchy fiber with fleece. It's really beautiful too. I know you will enjoy wearing it and this is perfect weather for it!
2:04 PM
SissySees said…
Great idea! And evidently, your lining the sweater idea isn't so wild after all.
5:39 PM
Far Side of Fifty said…
Pretty! I have never worked with angora..that must be fun to wear now after it is lined:)
7:19 PM
Celia said…
I didn't know that about angora, but it makes sense.
9:57 PM
Nicole said…
Great idea! It looks lovely.
9:06 PM
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