La Dolfina Strikes Again!

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Out treasure hunting a few weeks ago I spied this wonderful old sail outside in a pile of junk and couldn't believe my eyes when I pulled it out to inspect it and saw LA DOLFINA staring back at me!


I let it soak in my bathtub for a few days and am now contemplating how to re purpose it.


My first thought was a shower curtain...


but it's a rather small sail that's sustained several rips and tears so that won't work.


Now I'm thinking of having it made into a treasure hunting tote incorporating some of the nautical stitching and grommets. 


What would you do?




Comments

Beach House Living said…
Send it to me! You know I love old sails! I know exactly what you would like me to make you with it.
September 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Kathysue said…
Oh my!! It was just waiting for YOU to find it, what a treasure indeed!!!
I like the idea of a tote or some pillows!! what a wonderful treasure, Kathysue
September 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Pigtown*Design said…
there are places that will make you a boat n'tote bag from old sails. try sailbags:
http://www.seabags.com/index.php

they make bags for our sailing club from our old sails. we sell the bags to raise money for the club (it's a non-profit).
September 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM
cjsullivan133 said…
How about having it repaired and cleaned and having La Dolphina stitched into it and using it somewhere in the new shop as advertisement. Or I see it in your den! Use the grommets to pull it taut on a wall! I would do La Dolphina in Orange or turqoise blue along the side, so the words run sideways!
September 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Tricia Rose Rough Linen said…
Buy another sail and go for your original shower curtain idea? I'll do it for you!
September 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM
vignette design said…
I like Tricia's idea! Would make such a cool shower curtain!
September 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Completely Coastal said…
In the junk? You lucky girl!! My first thought was a shower curtain too. I've seen headboards, pillows (of course), totes yes. Ottoman? Anything is going to be great!!
September 14, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Completely Coastal said…
Maybe banner for outside?? My husband just saw it and threw that out! Is Tricia serious!?
September 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM
designchic said…
Oh a treasure indeed!! I saw the most wonderful pillows made out of an old sail, but sadly someone else got to them first - they were fabulous.
September 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Nutbird said…
You could applique it onto a shower curtain, then you would get the full effect. I might hang it outside everytime I had company. Ann
September 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Nutbird said…
By the way, what does your Mom think of the new shop? Does she hang around there very much?
September 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Holly said…
have it made into a big tote bag (a la Seabags) with the number & dolphin on brilliant display!
September 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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