Sewing Caddy

Seems I'm always making something to give away, but

this week my focus was to complete a sewing caddy for personal use.

The pincushion is made with an enclosed bag of uncooked rice,

and polyester fiberfill. The pincushion includes several

vintage fabrics given to me by my grandmother, and two

antique buttons inherited from my great-grandmother.

This makes me smile.

It features a detachable waste basket.

 Best of all, the pattern was based on a free tutorial designed by 

Elizabeth Hartman for Sew, Mama, Sew.

Wouldn't you enjoy one for yourself?

Linking up with:
 Finish is up Friday
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?

where you can see other awesome projects that were finished this week.

May you always Sew in Peace!

Ironing Board Makeover

Ok... I agree. This looks pretty nasty but give me a break.

It's the original cover that came with the ironing board,

and it's about 25 years old. 

A new cover would

probably be appropriate.

First I purchased special heat resistant fabric from JoAnn's

that could be used on ironing boards.

I laid out the fabric on the floor and simply cut around the

ironing board. Once this was finished,

 I used the same process to cut out my cotton fabric.

I serged the two layers together and simply turned the edge

under to form a casing.

Using the orginal cord from the old cover, I inserted a

safety pin and worked it through the casing.

Ah! That's better!

May you always Sew in Peace!

Sandra