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Friday, November 18, 2011 at 8:51AM What I wouldn’t give for an elaborate sewing shop, with lots of lace, trims, buttons… I’m stuck with Walmart and Hobby Lobby!
Now if I were a planner, (hahahaha) then the sky would be the limit, I could design my project and shop online. Alas I’m a “winger” and it definitely has its disadvantages.
When I first started my studio makeover, all I knew was that it was going to be based on the Moda Etchings fabric line. Anytime I’m at Hobby Lobby and see some trim or button in red or ivory, I grab it! That’s not saying much sadly.
I spent the morning modifying the Bernina 830LE motif, thinking I’d stitch it on the front of my 630 cover.
Not bad huh?
;)
Unfortunately I decided that wasn’t the right look. Perhaps if prior to sewing down the ivory lace on either side of the center panel I had grid quilted that section, it might look okay, but the soft and stable would squash down around the design and make it look bad.
;)
But I think I like this well enough, buttons and trim from my limited collection. Perhaps I need a button and trim stash eh? Oh dear… I shouldn’t have said that… should not have even thought it!
Bright red piping will set it off nicely.
Reader Comments (9)
Yes, a button and lace collection would be great. Have you thought of taking over the existing shop and building a 20 × 40 shop for Jim? :)
That is definitely a flirty cover. The girly side of you is going to be singing when you finish decorating!!!
I LOVE it ... gotta get out my ruffler and do some !!!!
And I love Judy's idea -- kick Jim outta the shop ... clean it up, move him over ... hahahahaha
CJ, you did a great job modifying/editing the 830 design! I like it, maybe the picture is hiding where motif is squashing the center section down. Ahh gee, I like the buttons and rick-rack too. Very pretty.
What? No button stash? That is a necessity! And a lace stash follows pretty closely (it plays well with the ribbon stash).
Cover looks great
we do not have a lot to choose from here do we?
Karen
CJ--
Your covers are darling! Thanks for sharing them and the tutorials. You're an inspiration. Just super!
Priscilla
Love the buttons!
CJ, I don't know if it would work anymore but I built up my button, lace, zipper and trim stash by going to auctions and buying those miscellaneous boxes that include that stuff (and generally a bunch of trash). I assure myself those little old ladies would be happy I am putting their collections to good use.