When Emily showed me her Rick Rack Cactus, I was smitten. I had no idea there was such as thing. So she took a couple of clippings from her plant and gave them to me. I gave her a clipping of my Peperomia Hope in exchange. (I only know its name because Emily told me).
If it is possible to have a thing for fabric trim, I have a thing for Rick Rack. My mother used to sew it the clothes she made me when I was a kid. I especially remember it trimming the pockets of red and white smock she made me. It was one of my favorite shirts when I was in Kindergarten.
I have a whole box of Rick Rack that people have sent me over the years. I haven’t figured out how to use it yet, but I believe one day it will be just what I need. So I keep my box of Rick Rack tucked away. Some of it dates back to the 1930’s so it’s been waiting for some time to make its way into the world.
I guess it can wait a little longer.
I love rick rack as well. It hasn’t cost 29 cents for a long time, so you must have some real treasures in your box.
Yes, Jane one pack really is from the 1930s. a part of me doesn’t want to use it, but then…if it was just what I needed I would.
I do not sew but it looks like either waves in the lake or curly hair. Lol.
I can see both Patsy!
Oh my goodness, I remember this trim from my childhood. It was used on a lot of kids’ clothes, but also, strangely, I remember it decorating a lot of my mother’s maternity clothes. Not sure if was just that she had a penchant for Rick Rack or if it was a common practice for expecting mommas in the 50’s to like and use it. Thanks for the memory!
Ah, that’s really sweet Laurie. I have a wonderful image of a little girl figuring out where the rick rack should go on your mom’s maternity clothes.