Finished two quilt tops this weekend. Now to clean the floor so I can baste!
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Cover It Up!
Give me a hammer, a screwdriver and a mission and you never know what might happen! I dismantled one of the metal shelving units in the studio and with a herculean push to separate two of the rails, not only did I slice the tips of three fingers, I also sent a couple of metal rails flying across the room. The fingertips are healing, there's a slice in the wall, and one of the rails hit the back of my chair and left a nasty scratch. This is what I ended up with. I made the unit shorter, shrunk the space between shelves and made the top into an ironing surface so I don't have to have the ironing board up at all times. It's a bit less claustrophobic without that tall shelf. As Nate Berkus says, in a small space things need to do double duty.
Of course I created a new problem, the chair needed something to cover that scratch.
No problem! I grabbed a bit of fabric, traced a pattern and made a chair cover to hide the scratch and you know what? I think I'm going to make a couple of covers for the balcony chairs and maybe even for the metal chairs in the dining room. What a great way to decorate for the holidays!
Speaking of cover ups...I cover my sewing machines religiously. Sewing rooms are notoriously dusty and I try to protect my machines whenever they're not sewing.
One of the projects I did on Sew It All TV was a quick, easy sewing machine cover. Well, for TV there are loads of step outs that need to be made. I only have two sewing machines, but now, thanks to the magic of television I have EIGHT extra sewing machine covers.
I made all the step outs into finished covers, but I can't use them, so I decided to share them with you. Do you need a cover for your machine? Want to give one as a gift? They're made to fit a Bernina 156 not my giant 820, so they should fit most sewing machines.
I'll draw eight random winners on Wednesday...that is if there are more than 8 of you who want them.
Finished two quilt tops this weekend. Now to clean the floor so I can baste!
Comments are now closed....choosing the winners!
Finished two quilt tops this weekend. Now to clean the floor so I can baste!
Comments are now closed....choosing the winners!
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Would love the cover. I've been meaning to make one but baby keeps me busy.
With all the dog hair floating around in my house I really should cover my machine. I guess I'm just too lazy to make a cover since I'd rather be spending that time quilting.
Love the covers, thanks for the giveaway!
If there are more than 8 of us....that's pretty funny! I would love to have one of your funky covers. Thanks for putting my name in the hat.
I would love one! It would brighten up my whole sewing space!
Wow....I would love to win one..... I was just thinking I really should make a cover for my machine. My sewing room is in the laundry room and I think it might get dusty.
i would love to win a cover! I have a Bernina 730 and 155 and have been meaning to make covers for both! If i catch your show, maybe I can follow your instructions! That is if I don't win!
Jacquie...
Love your new ironing station! I don't have a sewing machine cover...those are such happy colors. I hope I win one! Thanks...
Oh goodness I would love one of them.
Oh, a machine cover has been on my to-do list for the past 2 years! Yours are way prettier than mine would be, too! I would love one!
Isn't it funny how genius sometimes comes from disaster? LOVE your chair cover - it's so YOU!
I would love the opportunity to win one of your sewing machine covers. And I love your chair cover. I need to cover my sewi g chair because it is just plain ugly. Comfy but ugly.
Thanks,
Sue. Suebasket at aol dot com
Great machine cover, love the colors!
Would love one, something always comes up before I get around to making a cover, plus yours are way cute
Love the chair back cover! And it's been awhile since I've been on your blog not in a reader -- and the header is AWESOME! Love the font, love the treatment, love the message!
Those are great! And I love the idea of covering the chair back. I think I now have a new project this weekend!
I love the covers and I need one! I have the silly little plastic cover that came with my machine. I love your table cover and new ironing top!
220 comments later... I love your covered chair!! I wish I had such a stylish sewing chair... I might have to look for a cool chair to cover around the house. I love your shelf system you made. Love love love the covered top. I wish I could do that in my room... maybe someday I will remodel.
So generous! I had one of those days, myself, yesterday, so I admire your not letting it get you down! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love your idea with the ironing surface on top of the shelf. I would love one of your sewing machine covers - thanks!
They are so cute! Wish me luck cause I have none.
I'd love to get a cover - my machine could definitely use it!
I would LOVE one of your covers! I've been meaning to sew up one but it's one of those projects I don't seem to get to!
as i started reading this post i was guiltily thinking about my lack of a sewing machine cover... but this might be my lucky day!!!
I too would love a chance at one of those be cool covers.
thanks,
teawiththemuse(dot)wordpress(dot)com
Ooh! I'd love one! My machine's coverless right now...
I really, really need a sewing machine cover!! I would love one...hope I'm one of the lucky winners!
I would love to win one of your sewing machine covers! :)
Good job on making things do double the work! I did the same thing in my small sewing room. I would love one of your extra machine covers. I need to develop the covering habit!
hilarious little example of projects begetting projects! happens all the time, doesn't it?? thanks for sharing your lovely sewing covers with those that have...BARE sewing machines! gasp!
"...that is if there are more than 8 of you who want them." *snicker*
As of my posting, comments are already numbering well over 200 ;) Just a couple of us that are interested in receiving one of your fabulous projects!
i would love to win one of these covers! since my bedroom doubles as my sewing room, it's nice to have sewing machines look not so "machiney" These colors are perfect! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would just love a cover. i nerver thought about covering my machine carol
crlwilkie@aol.com
Well... I think 235 might be a few more than 8 - but what do I know about numbers? I'm only an accountant!! Thanks for the chance to win one of these beauties. Love your blog!!
What great fabric. It would be perfect in my sewing room. Even if I don't win, you've inspired me to cover my machine up. Thanks for the chance!
You sound like me when I do home improvement projects around the house. My husband tries to help, that usually makes things even more dangerous. I love the covers you made, my machine could definitely use one!!
These are great, sure could use one in my room.
Thanks for the chance
Oh my I want one...see MANY more than 8 of us...otherwise I'll have to MAKE one! Love the chair cover. THAT is something I'm gonna have to do!
Great idea for putting an ironing surface on top of a fabric shelf! and who wouldn't want one of your gorgeous sewing machine covers?! Thanks for the chance to win one (fingers crossed!)
I would love a cover for my sewing machine- they're gorgeous!!
Samantha
that would be an awesome thing! thanks for the giveaway Jacquie!
A cover has been on my todo list for waaaay too long (blush). If I don't win I will get one made already, promise!
beautiful--I'd love one
beautiful--I'd love one!
Thank you for this post! I was going to convert a tv tray table into a moveable ironing board but I think this is better! Love the covers too... :)
After seeing your cute ironing table/shelf I think I will do the same. Thanks for the great idea and also a chance to win a beautiful cover for my Bernina.
Christine M. luv2sew50@yahoo.com
Hilarious!! 248 people at least and counting want your sewing machine covers!!!
I think, maybe you should start a side business!
Well done and thanks for the chance to win, even though I don't hold much hope :)
melpaddy@hotmail.com
Well, damn, there a lot more than 8 people who want a machine cover, but I'll throw my name into the hat anyway. I'd love to add one of your pretties to my sewing room. Thanks!
Ohhhh, I'd love one for my beloved 15-year-old Bernina that's never been covered for one minute of her life. And I don't sew as often as I should. Thee covers are so pretty. Thanks for offering this generous giveaway!
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