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.
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.
Very pretty I too love useful projects.
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Wonderful way to use those string blocks - how pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery clever, my creative friend! You inspire me. This is such a fun cover and a great way to use the orphaned blocks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spools. I just can't imagine your machine every having dust settle on it.
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How clever!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteOh No, do you need some soup or anything? that's terrible, get better fast.
ReplyDeleteOh! I do hope you are on the mend. I hate that kind of bug. Love your new sewing machine cover.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your fabric and quilting are spot on!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilted feathers. I could use a cover for my large stand mixer; I may try something like yours.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read that you are under attack and hope it passes quickly. I love what you have done with your blocks!
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm still using (rarely) the cover that came with the machine!
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