Once There Was a Shirt

Once there was a shirt.

It was worn by a dapper young man

who loved the texture 

and softness of the linen

when his friends were wearing

polyester.

Gasp.

But even the most fashionable young men

grow older

and their tastes change

(along with their waistlines).

So the savvy recycler

snatched it up 

and loved the colour

and texture

and softness 

of the linen.

But she didn't have a problem

cutting it up into strips.

Lots and lots of narrow strips.

She knew that she could upcycle the fabric

into more beautiful 

and useful items.

She made her biggest basket ever

finished with a swirl

and a vintage button.

And a smaller basket

with beaded handles,

perfect for the table, perhaps?

New life for an old shirt.

Available for sale in my PrairieThreads Etsy shop.