A stitch in time saves nine
“It’s just a stitch in time
It’s perfect, I don’t mind
Sailing on your endless sea
You’re perfect, I don’t mind
I’ve got your stitch in time
Everywhere I wanna be.”
The Smashing Pumpkins, “A stitch in time” lyrics
Needle meets paper
Jessica A. Kelly of Paper Stitch is the creative force behind giving paper, books in particular, a second life as works of art. Don’t you love it?
Jessica, who calls Virginia, USA home, has a background in mathematics. See how she combines her needle with her algebra here; I think this should be part of every high school curriculum.
Give it a try
If you are wanting to try this technique at home Jessica has a fantastic tutorial for you to follow. Just in time for garage sale season, when you can pick up a book for 50 cents or less.
Why not try adding some stitches to:
* a wedding invitation
* perhaps a special letter or envelope
* a child’s report card
Do you have a favorite wise proverb?
