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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A Little Sprucing Up

I decided to use my new Jessica Jones fabric to spruce up the studio a bit. A cheery place to work does wonders for the attitude!
I made a new sewing machine cover, new curtains and recovered my sewing stool.
For the sewing machine cover I made up a pattern. I need a cover that only has one side on it because I don't like to mess up the threading of my machine with a cover and I like to cover it all the time it's not in use. This one slips off and on in a snap!
For the curtains I used my own "Uncurtain" tutorial, but this time I made two larger panels instead of four smaller ones. I also pieced a simple log cabin block so I could make the best use of the fabric I had left over.
I'm going to clean today too. Then back to work!
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41 comments:

  1. CarlaApril 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Love the colors and the leaf print, Jacquie!

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  2. BrookeApril 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I LOVE Jessica Jones' fabric, and what a great idea to use them to spruce up your sewing space! Everything looks wonderful!

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  3. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comApril 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    so cute and sunny looking.

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  4. DonnaApril 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Looks so fresh and pretty. Nice going!

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  5. PattyApril 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    so crisp and fresh and inviting! love the spring look :-)

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  6. KatherineApril 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Looks great, Jacquie! Fresh and inspiring.

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  7. lizApril 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Lovely... so fresh!

    I have a question about your stool. I'm looking for a comfortable, ergonomically correct chair for my sewing station and hadn't even thought about a stool. Pros? Cons?

    Thanks so much!

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  8. ElsaApril 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    it's just lovely! so fresh and spring like!

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  9. Melissa @Lilac LaneApril 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    How fun Jacquie. Now, can you come clean up my sewing room?

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  10. ElleApril 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I see a fabric cover for my sewing machine in my future! Perhaps new curtains, too! I love your blog!

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  11. LeilaApril 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I love it! So fun and it matches your art work too. Have fun cleaning and sewing.

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  12. carolApril 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    How pretty! Hopefully it will help with your "funk" mood too. Maybe get you back into productivity? Hope so!!

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  13. SuzanneApril 27, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Such a smart idea to make a cover that slides over the side but doesn't interfere with the thread. I hope your sewing space continues to make you so happy.

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  14. AnnApril 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful!! Can i come sew at your house?

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  15. AmberApril 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Lovely - what a fun space to create in :-)

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  16. em's scrapbagApril 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Fresh and cheery sure to inspire many more lovely quilts.

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  17. HopeApril 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I've never quilted, but I want to! Your quilts (and curtains) are just gorgeous!! I can't wait to learn. I used to sew (it's been several years), but I obviously have a lot yet to learn. :)

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  18. RuthApril 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Love those fabrics - especially the leaf print!

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  19. audreypawdreyApril 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    It looks great! We have been fixing up areas of our house, and it is so refreshing. Love the prints you used!

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  20. Rebecca MerryApril 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Jealous! What a happy looking room!!

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  21. LeanneApril 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I think your machine cover is a great idea. I don't cover mine because of my thread stand, I will have to get busy and make a cover like yours.

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  22. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)April 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Gorgeous! Now that's a place where some inspiration can happen (and already has!).

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  23. A Spoonful Of SugarApril 27, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Very fresh and pretty!! What a lovely studio you have Jacquie!

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  24. Gale, Ky quilterApril 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!!! So clean and uncluttered - you will enjoy working (playing) in there!!! I'm envious!
    Happy Stitching!!!
    gale

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  25. Nicole KellyApril 27, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love your space, can I ask what type of sewing table do you have? I love it, do you? Where could one get one? I love your color choices for your room!

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  26. ShariApril 27, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Very lively and lovely... happy Spring!

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  27. ThimbleannaApril 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    It's gorgeous Jacquie -- so fresh and colorful!!!

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  28. BarbaraApril 28, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Looks beautiful!

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  29. Esch House QuiltsApril 28, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love the sewing room spruce up - it looks so fresh and summery! Makes me realize how badly mine could use some improvements too :)

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  30. BarbApril 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    This looks so great. I wish you'd come spruce mine up - it's a holy wreak.
    enjoy your new sewing area and its new look!

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  31. RachelApril 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Very nice indeed! I love the curtains, I honestly never thought to make my own. I have been needing cutains for a while now, I should really look into that.

    Cheers!
    Rachel
    http://www.dewberrylane.com

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  32. PaulaApril 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I must make one of yoru sewing machine covers. I have been wanting to for a while. Love the fresh blues and greens. Really pretty.

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  33. PoppyprintApril 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Pretty!!!

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  34. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Go You! It looks so fun!

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  35. Rosalyn ManesseApril 29, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    What a cheerful place

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  36. Quilted CupcakeMay 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    So pretty and cheerful. thanks for sharing. Love how you modified the sewing machine cover to work for you. Genius!

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  37. MandyMay 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I love the new look! Those curtains are so perfect!!

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  38. sew katie didMay 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    So happy you moved your sewing machine so you can enjoy the view out the window.

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  39. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Looks amazing! So bright and cheery!

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  40. MightyMomMay 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    looks fabulous! how do you sew without a back or arms on your chair?? yikes!

    I need to make a sewing machine cover mine gets so dusty

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  41. Rose ClearfieldMay 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Looks great! Her fabric is awesome.

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