Thursday, January 8, 2015

Colorful cover for machine

  I had a few  string blocks tucked away.  They were odd sized.....4" by 6"....and I had no memory of why I made them.  It must have just been a little play time after seeing something similar somewhere.   So if I stole the idea from you.....let me know!
   So what to do with them?   Six in a row for a runner, two by two for a narrow banner?   I slept on it and came up with a 3 by 3 arrangement for a new throw cover for my sewing machine.

   My Janome has a wide end and a narrow end and the arm that stands above it for threading.....which makes a traditional slip cover awkward.  I settle for a throw type cover with string ties to keep the extra dust bunnies from nesting there.
 





    I turned the 6 string blocks into spool blocks by adding strips on either side.  Then by adding a black strip to the top and bottom, the blocks finish off at 6" by 9".   A few spacer strips in leftover black and white prints---remember Easy Street Mystery from 2 years ago---were put in the center.   They cover the wide top of the machine and allowing the spools to be seen completely from the front or back.

  I love the color, I love the theme, I love a finished project that is useful!  So what have you got tucked away that needs to be used?  It's time to clean out some things.    And take a chocolate reward on a completed goal!  Happy stitching.
   

12 comments:

Robin said...

Very pretty I too love useful projects.

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Vroomans' Quilts said...

Wonderful way to use those string blocks - how pretty!

Janet O. said...

Very clever, my creative friend! You inspire me. This is such a fun cover and a great way to use the orphaned blocks!

Terri said...

Beautiful spools. I just can't imagine your machine every having dust settle on it.
Hugs

Barb said...

How clever!

Nicki said...

Oh dear Debbie, I hope you get to feeing better soon. Your machine cover is so pretty. I love the colors & what a good use for those orphan pieces just waiting to be used up.

Dana Gaffney said...

Oh No, do you need some soup or anything? that's terrible, get better fast.

Mary said...

Oh! I do hope you are on the mend. I hate that kind of bug. Love your new sewing machine cover.

Helen@Till We Quilt Again said...

Beautiful! Your fabric and quilting are spot on!!!!!!

Elizabeth V Kelbaugh said...

Love the quilted feathers. I could use a cover for my large stand mixer; I may try something like yours.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

Sorry to read that you are under attack and hope it passes quickly. I love what you have done with your blocks!

Lynne said...

Cute! I'm still using (rarely) the cover that came with the machine!

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