Last week I mentioned having to downsize my "studio" because I switched rooms with my daughter. Everywhere I turn I see things that should probably go out of the room, but I'd rather try to use them than get rid of them. One such thing is my quilting fabric. I don't quilt much anymore with this knitting habit I've got. But, I'm not sure I'm ready to get rid of it. So I did this with a small portion:
This is the office chair I use at my sewing table. It is covered in a scratchy black fabric that doesn't feel good. So I've covered the seat. (Please don't look at my workmanship! There are many things "wrong" with it, but I wanted to get it done quickly.) I have more of the squares to make a cover for the back, but I have to make myself get some other things done first. This fabric has had many things planned for it from baby quilts for my nieces to a doll quilt for my daughter. It feels good to get at least some of it used up!
Look what came in the mail today! I ordered this from Katie's Etsy shop. My tissues are always getting wadded up in the bottom of my purse, so I bought them a cozy! I just love this fabric and the brown ribbon together. Katie makes beautiful things. Oh, and she's having a stash sale on her blog right now.
And look what I got in the mail a couple of weeks ago! This great tape measure is from Knit and Plenty's Purl Needlemeyer (aka Jodi). Purl has some great organizational products and asks her readers for input. I replied to a question she had and she sent this treat! Thanks, Purl! I've been using and enjoying it quite a bit.
I love the quilted chair pad! It's so cute. And I can't believe how fast the tissue cozy got to you--I'm glad you like it!
Posted by: katie | July 13, 2006 at 08:05 PM
I just linked to you from the Stoned Knitter's site...I thought I was the only one who liked peanut butter and tomato on toast!!! You have no idea how much flack I've taken for this. Cucumber is good too. I just started sewing again after a six year hiatus and love your chair cover idea. If I ever get my skills back up to par I may try something like that.
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | July 13, 2006 at 09:15 PM
The chair cover is beautiful - I want to make one for myself now! You're like me - heaven forbid we should get rid of any fabric!
Posted by: Theresa | July 14, 2006 at 09:16 AM
If you run out of fabric Beth, just let me know...I have enough for the next 50 years and then some, stashed!!! Sewing is one of the most economical, fun hobbies, there is. Knitting and crochet are great but they can get very expensive.
Good luck with the sewing, I like the quilting you did for the chair BTW.
BFN, G
Posted by: Veggies,Yarns&Tails | July 14, 2006 at 09:20 AM
That is such a cute seat cover! Good thinking!
Posted by: Lynne | July 14, 2006 at 03:29 PM
Hi. Sorry I haven't responded to your comments. It's that lack of sleep/too much work/must finish socks need. To answer your question about the questionnaire? I went for quality. Why not go for broke afterall :).
I'm off to a 4-hr (total w/o including a possible side trip to Canada) driving trip tomorrow so I must prepare my knitting bag :).
Posted by: Mary | July 15, 2006 at 04:10 PM