Make Do and Mend

   There is a movement in museums to mend textiles in a very visible way, and one that can be reversed.  The idea is that in future years, more techniques may be found.  One can imagine a future curator asking "now why the devil did they do it liek that?"  Well, here's what I did with mine!  Keith has very pointed elbows and cardis made of 100% wool do not last long with him.  If I can them in time, I can do a bit of Swiss Darning/duplicate stitch to match the original.  This cardi has been mended twice before, and is now pretty hopeless.  I was given some 75 % wool/25% nylon in browns that I decided to use as very visible, machine knit, elbow patches.  He will not be let out of the house wearing it.