Repurposing Salvaged Vintage Linens and Crochet, Turning Old Damaged Pieces Into New Treasures
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- I love collecting old, torn and stained vintage linens, quilts, fabrics and crocheted pieces and turning them into beautiful new treasures. This video is an introduction to how I do that.
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Some of the pieces and others not shown in this video are available for purchase in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/s...
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
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I like to use the antique embroidered pillow cases and dresser scarves in my home for just what they were meant for. No one passed anything on to me so I collect from thrift stores and ebay, etc. Someone spent their precious time to craft these items with love to beautify their home so now I use them to beautify my home.
@@kathleenmacdonald5511 I am lucky enough to have a few pieces that my paternal grandmother made and I have taken great care of those. I so appreciate the work and love that go into these beautiful pieces that I just want to preserve the damaged pieces in some way. ❤️
Nee Nee when I saw that box I went Oh my God that's my mother's my granny Tucker's and my grandma Rena's work. After my sister died I was wondering what happened to all of there crochet work. But I am so glad you're using it and making beautiful things out of it. If I passed away my kids probably would have just thrown it in the garbage. So thank you very very much for repurposing and making beautiful objects.
The dresser scarf my granny Tucker did. Kathleen tried to clean the green and pink doorly and I think that's why it's faded.
Thank you for loving and caring for my families heirlooms.
June
@@jcatlady5947 oh no! If you want any of it back, just let me know. I’ve purchased most of these in southwest LA (Lake Charles & DeRidder) and all over AR, but mostly in Mountain View & Mountain Home. They are so beautiful and I only purchase the damaged ones to repurpose, but please let me know. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, you’ve touched my heart. ❤️
@@NeeneeshouseWhat are the odds of that? Wow
@@SherryHill-k5y I know! 🙂Thanks for watching! ❤️
Several ways to remove old stains….most vintage/antique fabric was all cotton or linen so to remove stains boil it in salt water or soak with vinegar and cover stain with salt. …for coffee boil it…for tea use room temp water and baking soda, unknown stain that remains after other efforts use fresh lemon juice then work salt into stain set in the sun to dry wash as usual ……..this works well on rust stains, for old blood stains use peroxide to soak it in then wash……for cooking stains use shampoo……for ink hair spray……for old wine stains use 3x1 peroxide and dawn dish soap.🙂
@@lindajohnson7838 Thanks so much for the tips! 🩷
I really love old linens and have used them in my catering business for years. Successful stain removal is the secret to keeping and using them.
Great information. Thank you!
I have pillow cases that have body oil on them. Ick! What do you recommend for these pillow cases? Thanks for your clever remedies. 🌴💜💜💜
@@maramakesjournals2319 I would use Dawn dish soap or shampoo worked directly on the area. Let it sit for an hour or so, then soak them in Oxyclean to get any discoloration out. Another trick to use on heavily oiled fabric is to dampen it and work baking soda into the area….it will absorb the oils. Wash as usual.😊 hope it comes clean for you….let us know how it turns out.
Way back when I was young,.my mom was an avid quilter and seamstress. She even won 1st prize n place with her quilt at Better Homes n Gardens. Never did my family throw something out, but always either fixed it or repurchased items like you have shown here. It's warming to see that you have a flare of crafts, repurposing, that even makes you some profit. Great eye for details I must add. The journals wld be a great gift for a bride or even a young lady too. As for the dollies ya find, I saw a craft where they would use them and make lamp shades too out of them. I put a collection together of dollies, frame each collage...then restarted and made more. My aim is to preserve the beautiful past crafts of a long gone by era and use it to my advantage. Soon my whole wall will be completed, n def better than a new store bought pic ya hang up. Thourghly enjoyed this fun video you graciously share. Infinite blessings to you and see ya on your next video
@@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 Thank you so much for your kind words. I imagine you have some beautiful things too. It’s very impressive that your mom won a BH&G quilt contest! Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate you so much. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse aweee 🫠💞
Wonderful comment! Thank you for sharing! In my thoughts I can almost see this wall of art you are creating! 💛
@jensherman2771 Aweee. You made my smile shine today. I needed that. Thank you ❣️
All beautiful & inspirational pieces. Thank you for sharing!❤
@@TaltyRobinson Thank you for the kind words and for watching, I really appreciate it. ❤️
Thanks for this video! I have a container of family heirloom linens. The younger generations don’t want them so I’ve been looking around for ideas so I can repurpose them. The purses and journals are fabulous ideas. New subscriber.
@@GerriBauer Thank you so much for the sweet words and for watching. ❤️
Just ran into your video. Oh, my, you must be a wonderful seamstress to make these items. My house is full of vintage doilies, linens, jewelry, etc.. A lot of it handmade by family members, so I can’t just throw it away. I wish I could make things like this, but am no good at sewing. Thanks for the video and showing your skills.
@@sarahrenfrow9795 Thank you so much. I love vintage everything, reminds me of my childhood. Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
beautiful work, you can tell you found your purpose in life! I, however, am still searching....
@gmflame9693 Thank you. Keep searching, I am 65 and am just having the opportunity explore more options since I have so much more time on my hands now. ❤️
Beautiful!! I have tons of old doilies, dresser scarves, etc. I want to do the same as you do. Now just to find the time!! Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration! 💜💜💜
@@theplumcreekbooksmith Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I really do appreciate it. ❤️ I have more ideas in my newest “Giveaway” video.
I just love that you are rescuing these lovely hand worked items!
@@juliewillis8182 Thank you, and thanks so much for watching. 🩷
I bought an old piece that was terribly stained…I sprayed peroxide on it…stains are gone…I have also used fabric paint to cover up a little stain. That works too….great video. Thankyou. Hugs carolyn
@@carolynratliff1380 Great tips! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I really do appreciate it. ❤️
I have made bathroom commode lid covers from old sheets topped with a mixture of vintage laces. Also bathroom vanity stool covers from vintage matelesse spreads augmented with beautiful antique laces, cafe curtains, guest towels, hostess aprons, pillow cases, embellishments for plain sheets, and even cocktail and dinner napkins embroidered with my monogram from antique table cloths. I made Christening gowns combining batiste with antique cotton laces and also from the fabric and laces from wedding gowns. I was able to soak some of the fabrics and laces overnight in 100 per cent peroxide and remove ancient stains without damaging the fabric on the embroidery on it. One of a kind items that would tell stories if they could talk that are such fun to make.
@@anncawthon9183 What great ideas! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Love your bags you made. Beautiful! And so unique! ❤
@@patticakesintexas Thanks so much, I appreciate all the kind words. ❤️
Oh my gosh Nee Nee you have just made my day!! ❤ This video showed up on my home page this morning and that is how I discovered you. First, I enjoyed seeing what you do with the rescued items. Then you showed the first purse and I loved it so much I got tears in my eyes. I couldn’t believe it at the end when you said the items were in your Etsy shop…. I rushed over and there it was, just waiting for me. Lol Of course I immediately ordered it and now I can’t wait for it to arrive. I now have a new channel to watch and enjoy. Many blessings Nee Nee ❤🌻🧵🪡💜💙🌷
@@KatFoster-y9r Aww, that is so sweet. Your purse will mail out Monday and hopefully you will have it soon. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
First of all I love your voice and demeanor ❤I wish we were neighbors because I know you would be a wonderful friend to have. My favorites are your journals! ❤ As far as small stains use a paint brush and paint on diluted bleach for just that area such as the center of the wisteria piece. The wisteria can be hand colored with diluted blue with a little purple watercolors. Use a small craft brush to apply. I've heard from quilters that Lestoil will take out stains. I haven't tried that yet to remove a large stain from a quilt top. My sister in law puts stained linens in a plastic tote filled with boiling water and oxy clean. She sets it outside in the sun for hours or overnight. It works!
Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words and the tips. ❤️ I use OxyClean but I was afraid to get the water too hot, and I do dry them in the sun. Next time I will try your sister’s idea. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. 🩷
My favorite clothes I've ever made are made of linens like this ❤
@@marymoore3585 I have also used them to decorate clothes for my little granddaughter but I really do need to make something for myself besides purses 🙂. Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
Back in the 1940s I used to marvel at my Aunt Kitty crocheting all manner of household goodies with yellow variegated thread. It was a domestic fashion ten. Nice to see that you've collected that small doily.
@@donnapido3824 My grandma was a wiz at all things needlework. I am so happy to have learned from her, but I also love rescuing these pieces that might otherwise be tossed away. Thank you so much for watching. ❤️
As a long-time lace crocheter, I thought I’d give you a bit of insight. The motif you called a teardrop is known in crochet as a pineapple, and is generally meant to convey hospitality. There are entire pattern books that were printed with pineapple crochet projects. The pattern for the one you say looks like wisteria is written as grapes. Often, people crocheted them with a lighter purple color that fades to pink. Another fun way to repurpose crocheted lace is to dye it. Procion MX dyes work great, though it can be a bit unexpected because of all that the thread has been through. So glad you are finding fun uses for these pieces!
@@StacySchulze-cg1he Thank you so much for the tips and thanks for watching. I truly appreciate it. ❤️
Tons of good ideas on how to use all those vintage pieces!!
@@catherineminor5323 Thank you! There are more ideas in my newest video. Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
Beautiful art! Thank you so much! It’s time to unpack all the crochet lace and stuff like that I have had and have been collecting for years now. New inspiration. Thank you again💛
@@jensherman2771 Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
Beautiful work and use of vintage fabrics! Thank you for sharing!
@@patriciabeller64 Thank you so much. 🩷
You have taken journals to a new artistic level!!! Very impressive!!! I have watched several videos on hand made journals, but I have not seen anyone else make the journals out of vintage linens and crochet pieces. Very unique!
@@sadiebeast97 Thank you so much! And thanks for watching. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your art.❤️🇨🇦
@@Cookontherun7391 Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching. I appreciate you so much. ❤️
Thank you for sharing!
@@jackinorrid5001 You are welcome. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it. ❤️
That is so lovely!! Thank you for showing us your lovely linens.
@@FieldsOfVintage Thank you so much for watching. I have some brand new finds in my most recent video ua-cam.com/video/5Um5dAz2z6w/v-deo.htmlsi=lReti18I2JC7dv8B ❤️
I love how you’ve repurposed vintage crocheted pieces.
@@tammypottinger3691 Thank you so much and thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Oh my goodness, thank you for the inspiration! I have some stuff like that in my box and had no ideas until you showed your art. ❤
@@marypauly1083 Thank you so much for watching. 🩷
Bless your Heart ❤ I have been trying to think of ways to use both my mom and grandma's scarves and lace hankies that I have been saving. You have sparked some thoughts and ideas. Thank You 😊
@@lulugirl7043 Thank you! There are lots of good suggestions in these comments too. ❤️
Great, great video and not a half hour long. Those long videos rub me the wrong way, people chit-chatting and pointing out the history of every little thing. Just the facts, please! And a BIG THANK YOU for doing that. Your creations are wham-o fabulous! Your voice is lovely, calm and slow. Your journals are very, very wonderful. Thanks for sharing your creativity. 💜💜💜
PS - I subscribed to this channel and your new channel. I look forward to seeing what you make. 💜💜💜 Also put 🔔 🔔 on both channels so I don’t miss anything. 💜
@@maramakesjournals2319 Thank you so much for the sweet words. I am not much of a chatter so I’m glad you appreciate my style. 🙂 Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I truly appreciate it. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse 💜💜💜
Very talented, love them❤
@@pamusa7070 Thank you so much. 🩷
I forgot to add that I have also framed some heirloom pieces of lace and spectacular embroidery as well as the center of an antique bed cover made from batiste with pulled threads, embroidery and lace.
Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover is a great product.
@@cynthiapate9138 Good to know. I’ve seen it on the cutting table at HobbyLobby. ❤️
Your work is gorgeous❤❤ I'm a lover of using vintage linens and laces, too. 😊
@@abundantlyinspired thank you so much ❤️
Oh I miss my great Gran! Thank you for posting
@@oeautobody3586 Thank you for watching. ❤️ I really appreciate it.
I’m feeling quite silly, I was watching your video on my phone and couldn’t understand why your video had gotten so dark…..after poking my phone to no avail, I finally realized that I was looking at the back of my phone! I must have had a senior moment! I thought your video was great, thank you!
Lol. I feel you. 😁 Thank you so much for sticking with it and watching the video. I certainly appreciate it. ❤️
Very beautiful and creative. Thanls for sharing.
@@sylvanramble1757 Thank you and thanks for watching!
Love your stuff! What a great idea to combine the old crazy quilt ideas with journal making. Just lovely! Thanks for the video!
@@paperlove5399 Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! ❤️
You are a genius what a wonderful idea ❤
@@sharonharris2515 Lol, I don’t know about that, but thank you. ❤️
My son has already told me that when my husband and I pass, our stuff will be going to Goodwill or the dump. I have given all my quilting stuff to a good friend who has daughters that will use it. I'm trying to find someone to give my crochet doilies and dresser scarves to. I'll be sending things to my cousin, I have things from our grandma.
@@nancyhammons3594 Oh no! My daughter is not sentimental either, but I have a niece who will love to have our family heirlooms, thankfully. Thank you so much for watching. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse My bigger concern is my china. I'm 68, my dad bought it for my 13th birthday, what do I do with it?
@@nancyhammons3594 Oh, I wish I could say. Do you have someone special getting married soon? They might like to have it.
@@Neeneeshouse no, I don't know anyone. I'll figure out something.
@@nancyhammons3594I know what you mean! I have mine, my mama’s, grandmama’s and great grandmother’s China and crystal along with a couple sets my husband bought me from garage sales, and some really old pieces of China and glassware that belonged to a couple of great aunts. A little of these things are at least or close to 100 years old. I can’t bare to think of them being tossed.
If you wet the stained area and then lather them with castile soap, then let the stained piece dry in the sun, rinse it after it dries and repeat the process 4 or 5 times the stains will go away. I did this to a white garment that belonged to my grandmother and it looks like new (it is 100 years old)
@@esmeraldagreen1992 Thanks so much for that tip. I was washing in OxyClean and drying in the sun which removed all but the worst stains. I also tried using a Qtip dipped in bleach with no luck. I will try your suggestion next time. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It means so much to me. ❤️
Your work is most BEAUTIFUL. It made me smile .Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
@@jeanetteswiger557 Thank you so much for the kind words. I so appreciate them. ❤️
Beautiful ways of repurposing!
@@TNgrandee3 Thank you, and thanks for watching I really appreciate it. ❤️
Cute projects❤️
@@shereeblack5706 Thank you so much. 🩷
Thank you for sharing these ideas! I have so many old embroidered linens from my grandma and didn’t know what to do with them, especially those with some damage. I don’t want to throw them out, but you have given me some great ideas of how to use them!
@@juliewychor I’m so glad you found some inspiration! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂❤️
Beautiful!!!
@@GMBL-h3w Thank you! Thanks for watching, I so appreciate it. 🩷
To remove the stains from linens soak the stain with lemon juice (you can use the concentrated lemon juice that comes in a bottle) or pour table salt on the lemon soaked stain an put the item out in the sun. Leave the in the sun for several hours and then rinse the item. The stain should be gone, but if it is stubborn repeat the process. This also works on fabrics with mold.
@@barbaramarcis1908 Thanks so much for the tip, and thanks for watching. I appreciate both. ❤️
Loving the journals
@@monave2938 Thank you so much. 🩷 I have a new channel dedicated to journals if you’d like to check it out. @JournalAlong
Your work is stunning! Such talent you have!! ❤❤❤
@@annsimmons3367 Thank you so much! 🩷
Beautiful ❤
@@annjohnson6387 Thank you, and thanks for watching. ❤️
Thank you for sharing these, they are so beautiful! I've saved my grandmother's and great-grandmothers doilies... In hopes to upcycled them. Thank you for the ideas... I'm a Nini, too 💐💕🥰
@@jeaninesarrge8159 thank you! Being a NeeNee is the best thing ever. ❤️ I have started a separate channel to show how I make the journals and other items I repurpose if you’d like to check it out. UA-cam.com/@journalalong
Lovely and so inspiring! I have many nice examples of vintage linens and not sure what to do with them if they have bit of damage.
@@marthahansen6123 Thank you, and thanks so much for watching. 🩷
Lovely! Thank you!
@@lydialangfordjoiner765 Thank you for watching. ❤️
This was a great video to watch. Thank you.
@@wendyst.germain4482 Thank you for watching ❤️
Those purses are so pretty!
@@nicolehubbard3536 Thank you so much, and thanks for watching. I appreciate it. ❤️
Soaking wine, grape juice stains in milk removes them believe it or not because I've done it. FYI: for fresh blood stains always rinse in WARM water not cold like I was told. That's what sets the stain. Blood is warm so warm water gets it out. It really works! Again, I love your voice, your kind spirit and your lovely use of what I call the gentle arts of crocheting, lace making, tatting, etc.
Thank you so much for the sweet words and the helpful hints. I had no idea milk would remove wine stains. I will have to share that one with my sister. ❤️
I was drawn to your channel because of the name. My husband and I are also NeNe and PaPa to our grandchildren. I have subscribed and as I have time, I want to go back and watch older videos. I love your mixed media items. I would love to see more of your journaling work so I am also subscribing to your Journal Along channel. Thanks for sharing .
@@itzasunnyday4me Thank you so much! ❤️
I have family embroidered pillow cases with other pillows on my guest beds and framed a lovely multicolored rosette doilie in a shadowbox. They are lovely.
@@mysteryexplorer556 I’m sure they are, and so special because they are made by family. ❤️
Dresser scarves would make nice clothes pin bags, apron pockets, diaper bags, bags to contain silk scarves and seasonal socks, personal cloth bags, drawer sachets, and even bags to hold faux flowers. They can be incorporated into summer tops and garden aprons too. Thankfully someone is saving all of this beautiful handwork. TFS
@@AcornHillHomestead Those are such great ideas! I am loving all the suggestions. Thanks so much for watching and sharing! ❤️
beautiful great ideas thank you
@@janet4735 Thank you for watching. ❤️
Beautiful, beautiful work. I have some Vintage doilies, and dresser scarves and womens handkerchiefs. This gives me ideas what to do with them. Thank you for sharing your work.
@@monamartin3022 Thank you ❤️
Lovely
@@marylawrence8470 Thank you ❤️
So glad I saw this. Tina, Al's wife
I’m so glad you saw it too! Thank you for watching. ❤️
I always cover damage with embroidered butterflies. Ironic!
That’s a lovely idea. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. 🩷
Great use of damaged items! How do you keep them from raveling?
@@59kuphoff Thanks. I personally don’t mind frayed edges, but if necessary I hem them. When I use bits of crochet in my journals and purses I just stitch around the edges or glue them down. Check out my journaling channel if you’d like to see how I make them step-by-step. UA-cam.com/@journalalong Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
Hi NeeNee. Your video is very interesting and beautiful. I am wondering though how do you stop the crocheted work from unraveling when you cut into it?
@@vangiebrake2295 I use a product called Fray Chek. I show how to use it in my newest video: ua-cam.com/video/PFUzUo2mh5E/v-deo.htmlsi=WmDYvYLwiY1U2Ndz. Thanks for watching. ❤️
I love your work. You are so creative and your work is so lovely!! Have you ever used any of this materiel to create a design on a jean jacket?
@@suzannelawson9215 I did make one for myself long ago. I might just try it again. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! ❤️
I have about 50 file boxes full of goodies I've collected fro used clothing markets here in Nairobi. For some I can even ID the instruction books they weer made from. Can't bear to chop them up.
@@donnapido3824 That’s wonderful! Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I really appreciate it. ❤️
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@@colettesorrells9015 Thanks for watching. ❤️
Nee Nee they are beautiful. That technique I believe is called fagoting. With the tea dyed pieces any stains will blend into the creative space. Bwell done
@@deniseking3422 thanks so much for the information. That is a beautiful piece for sure. ❤️
I use a Q tip dipped in bleach for those little stains on white cotton.
@@JP-zn9dw Thanks so much for the tip. I’ll try it. ❤️
Have you tried BIZ?
Soak it in a bucket of water with BIZ. (Comes in a box like laundry soap)It works wonders and doesn’t harm antique fabrics.
No, i hadn’t heard of it. I have been using Oxy Clean. Is it similar?
I would love small pillows instead of a purse….I have also made little bibs to put on a BABY DOLL….not a real baby who would really stain it!
@@carolynratliff1380 I have made some pillows as gifts. I might make some for me next time. 🙂
Pretty sure that pink crochet stitch is called the pineapple stitch.
@@Noniinthebush Thanks for letting me know. ❤️
The teardrop is a pineapple - the symbol of Southern hospitality.
@@sharontabor7718 Thanks for reminding me! And thanks so much for watching. ❤️
How do you keep the crocheted pieces from unraveling after you cut them?
@@teresaarledge7193 I really don’t mind if they unravel or fray a bit, I like the look. I do sew them down to the bases of the purses and journals so they don’t continue to fray though. And they could be glued if not sewn. Thanks for asking, and for watching. I so appreciate it. ❤️
How do you finish edges of cut crochet, etc. so it doesn’t unravel?
@@cindytenis7275 I use a product called Fray Chek. You can find it, or something similar, in the fabric department of WalMart and Hobby Lobby. I show the bottle and how I use it in my newest video that just posted. Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse Thank you.
If you want to remove stains from linen, drench the stain with lemon juice and place the item in direct sunshine outside, most stains will be removed by this method.
@@sjordan7085 Thanks so much for the tip. I will try it. ❤️
Maybe a bible cover too!
@@carolynratliff1380 Great idea! ❤️
I always soak my stained pieces and hydrogen peroxide not the ones with color in them because that will also bleach out the color
@@omaeve That’s a good idea. I will try it. I usually use Oxy Clean but it doesn’t always remove all the stains. ❤️
Its funny but the stains do not bother me. If after cleaning, stain still visible, it is okay. That is part of the history. Am referring to the smaller ones. If large and a totally damaged piece - yelp, it gets up-purposed. Love your vids. Thanks.🙂
@@ladym6738 Thank you so much. I agree that the stains are part of the charm and they don’t bother me much either, but I do love giving new life to the otherwise unusable pieces. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🩷
Very nice but i wish you would show us how to make it and not just tell us about it.
@@conniepadilla3055 Thank you, I am not equipped with a set-up to film the details yet, but hopefully soon. Thanks so much for watching. 🩷
I am sorry, i love your content but cant listen to the background at the same time as you talking
@@w.dossett3332 I’m so sorry. Is it the music that bothers you? I try to keep it low, but others have complained about random clicks and other little noises in the background so I thought I would try adding the music. I am always open to suggestions and appreciate your feedback. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse I felt really bad commenting. Its you're channel after all. I did try listening with the sound off but saw an interesting bit and had to turn it up again lolll.
I suffer from some medical conditions and hearing loss, if I hear more than one sound at a time I cant make out what is being said. I just found the music overwhelming too.
If its just me, leave it in. I cant ask you to change just for me.
I love your work. I was gifted some doilies from an sunt who passed so I now know what I am going to do with them
Wendy
@@w.dossett3332 I appreciate that you took the time to comment and let me know. I am fairly new at this and still trying to figure things out. Hopefully I can find a way that is pleasing to everyone. ❤️
@@Neeneeshouse you are doing a very good job and I cant wait to see more of your work
Lovely
@@barbarafritchie2000 thank you, and thanks so much for watching. ❤️