We know we should help our environment by reducing waste wherever we can. So with the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” advice in mind, I came up with an idea to repurpose an old favourite sweatshirt of mine.
This is no off-the-rack item. My husband gave it to me years ago after creating the artwork for a St. John’s, NL tour boat company. The owners of the Scademia* sold T-shirts with the new artwork, and Paul gifted me with a sweatshirt.
After a time and tons of wear, the sleeves and neckline became decidedly off-white, so it disappeared into the back of my closet. Recently I was tossing away old clothes, rediscovered it, and came up with this:
*The Scademia, the last of the Grand Banks Schooners, was an icon in the tourism industry for over 25 years. Many people from around the world have walked her decks as she took them out through the narrows on an adventure on the open seas. . . . Many people were married, fell in love, or even got screeched-in aboard of her, including many famous people like rock legend Rod Stewart and the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau. – Facebook
This is my contribution to the RDP Monday prompt: SAIL
Jennifer's Journal 
I am currently taking sailing lessons with much trepidation as a part of my “Say Yes” motto in 2022.
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That’s wonderful, Evelyn. I’m no sailor, but I’m surrounded by a few. 🙂
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recycling is always good. Love your creativity in this project. well done
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Yes, it is. Good for our planet. Thanks so much!
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Hi Jennifer – oh I love this so much! What a terrific idea to repurpose your sweatshirt. I love that art work. I grew up sailing, so pictures like this one always attract me. I loved the picture of you sporting it too!
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You grew up sailing? How cool is that! The schooner image fits perfectly here, not only because we’re coastal but because our house once belonged to Paul’s grandfather who was the captain of a schooner.
Thanks, Barbara!
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That’s so nice. Do I remember reading a post about Paul’s grandfather? That sounds familiar. ⛵
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Yes, a couple of times I think. 😊
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❤️❤️❤️
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Very cool!
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Thank you, William. Nice to hear from you!
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Love this! It looks great framed 😊
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Thank you so much, Anonymous. (Do I know you? ☺️)
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Jennifer, this is inspired and the picture is beautiful and serene. It’s great that the colours as still so vivid! You will have us all heading to our wardrobes! I know some that I would have loved to keep but they have already been given away!
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I was surprised how the colours stayed so bright as well! And besides the fact that it was Paul’s artwork, the image fits well with our seaside home decor. Thanks for your kind comment, Annika. xx
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What a great idea! I love repurposing, too.
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When I gave it a closer look, I could not toss it. And now it looks better than ever. Thanks, Luanne.
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What a great idea! I wish I’d seen this a year ago before turning an old beloved sweatshirt into my “painting” shirt. Lol. Well done!
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Haha, we’ve all gone that route at least once! Thanks, Diana.
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Jennifer – this a brilliant idea. I am heading into my closet to find treasure to mount. I never thought to do this. Many, many thanks.
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Hey, Rebecca, thanks so much. And did you find anything worth framing? 😀
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Yes I did. I have t-shirts from my university day! Thank you again!
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Love to see your finished product. 😊
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What a lovely picture
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Thanks, Joanne!
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Such a brilliant idea and beautiful picture.
Miriam
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I had a moment of inspiration, Miriam. Didn’t want the art to go to waste. Thanks so much.
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How right you are, Jennifer. Never let that inspiration go to waste.
Miriam
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What a great idea! You and Paul are a very talented couple.
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Aww, we try, Lois! Thanks. It’s fun to make things. 😊
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I love this! What a great way to reuse this special item.
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I thought it was worth the effort and I’m pleased with the result. Thanks, Darlene!
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So do I!!
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