Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Bench for $1 and I’ve Been Sewing Up A Storm!

What a busy week it’s been so far and to think it’s only Tuesday!  Between the powder room renovation, painting and sewing, I’ve been hopping from one project to another.  I just finished a sewing project and thought I would share it with you.  Before you look,  if you are a seamstress please don’t laugh at my sewing abilities.   I’m a self taught sewer and lets just say I learn as I go and hope that I don’t make the same mistake again.

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I made a burlap cover for the bench that I purchased at an auction for a $1.  I also made the pillows.  The pillows are made out of muslin and I added a burlap ruffle.  I stenciled a #5 (total # of all of our children) and a #3 (total # of all of our grandchildren) on a square piece of burlap and attached it to the front using jute string. 

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I made this pillow as well.  It is a poem titled “Believe In Yourself”.   I’ll share that project with you in a later post.  

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This is what the $1 bench looked like this past summer.  I had it on the front porch until I decided that I wanted to bring it in and use it in the hallway.    

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I dry brushed a coat of white paint on it and lightly sanded it.  I wanted some of the red to show through. 

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I really like the neutral tones that are in the hallway right now, at least for the winter anyway.  

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The mantel shelf above the bench. 

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I placed twigs from the yard and some dried flowers that I had inside each bottle that hangs below the mantel shelf.   

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I stenciled a #2, #4, #6 and a #8 on four key tags and attached one to each bottle. 

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Well, I’m off to go sew some more.  I have three more kitchen chair covers to sew.  I’ve already sewn one! 

As always, thanks for your visit and enjoy your day,

Gail

Linking this post to: 

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Northern Cottage for Party Time Tuesday

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Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

No Minimalist Here for Open House Party

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

The Artsy Girl Connection for Pin Inspirational Thursday

39 comments:

  1. Gail, your sewing skills look great to me! I am impressed! My mom taught me some sewing but I'm not as patient (or a perfectionist) as she was, so my projects stay small.

    Can't wait to see the kitchen chairs. Love the bench with the ruffle!!

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  2. My goodness Girl, your creativity and energy are boundless.
    send a few spoons of that over here, will ya.
    I absolutely adore those pillows. you sure can sew~!
    where do ya get key rings? like the ones you used.

    I loved visiting here and seeing all your projects but it sure made me feel like a lazy thing.. lol

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  3. Hi Gail,
    Ohh, everything looks just gorgeous! Those pillows are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing them. That's another thing I want to learn to do, SEW! Beautiful post.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  4. Hi Gail,You did a beautiful job on the bench cover and the pillows. I wish I could sew, but I can hardly sew on a button. I think I just don't have the patience for it. Looking forward to your post on the "Believe In Yourself" pillow.
    Barb

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  5. Hi Gail,
    I love your pretty pillows and cover on the bench. You did a beautiful job. I also love your mantel shelf. The little bottles are just perfect.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. Hello Gail,
    Thank you for sharing all your goodies at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY PARTY...I'm lovin' everything you have made...cute cute bottles and those pillows are just beautiful!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. Love your little bench with it's new color..... and the pillows and cushion are beautiful! Looks great in your hallway :o)

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  8. Your hall way is pretty and inviting.

    It looks comfy and sort of rustic... I LIKE IT!

    Pat

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  9. Oh my gosh! I wish I could sew that good!! Gail, those turned out fabulous and I can't wait for you to share the other pillow. Great job! Everything looks fantastic!

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  10. I love everything Gail. I can't get over only $|for that cute bench. i purchased some citra solve before xmas and haven't had a chance to try it out. Have you tried it on transferring onto fabric.

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  11. It looks lovely! Great job on the pillows! very cute!

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  12. Oh my gosh, Gail; you are too a seamstress! Just beautiful creations. Where on earth can I get some of your energy (I'm so behind on things I'm ashamed to admit)---your bench is darling. Love those pillows!

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  13. Oh Gail...I'll take it all! Just adorable!

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  14. Look at you girl...you are so creative and busy. I love it all Gail!

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  15. Gail I love the look of that whole area! The cushion for your bench and the pillows turned out fabulous! I can't even thread a needle LOL!

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  16. I have been sewing for many years and I think you did an amazing job! I love how the ruffle is fringed and your pillows are adorable! REALLY love what you did with the bottles and pinned that idea!

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  17. It's wonderful, Gail! I love that little slip you made for the bench and the pillows just suit it perfectly!

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  18. Hi... I'm your newest follower 593 and would love to invite you over to visit and follow me when you get a chance. Love your pillows..great job! And your entry is beautiful. xoso Sandy

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  19. As always, you're blowing me away with your creative flair. Everything looks beautiful. Love the price on the bench.

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  20. Hi Gail,

    I've been sewing most of my life, started when I was 11, and I think you did an awesome job. Everything you did looks fantastic! Like the pillows dedicated to the children and grandchildren!

    Can hardly wait to see your chair covers!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  21. The bench and pillows look so chic. I adore the bottles hanging from the shelf. Sweet

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  22. It all looks great! I, too, love the neutral tones!

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  23. What a lovely setting!! I love your pillows and your bench...The colors are just perfect for winter! Thank You for sharing...

    Aledia~

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  24. Your bench is beautiful! Wow! I love the whole thing, Gail. Your pillows are darling! You did a great job on them, you got creative by adding the numbers with jute string. That's a great idea. I like the candle with the burlap wrapped around it.
    Your entry way is lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  25. I think you are a great sewer, everything looks so pretty, I like the black frames with the white!

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  26. Gail, looks wonderful and I love your pillows. I really want to get my machine out this year and sew.

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  27. Hi, my name is Heather! Please email me when you can, I have a question about your blog!

    HeatherVonSJ[at]gmail[dot]com

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  28. How cute is that! You did a fabulous job! Hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  29. Oh my goodness gracious girl you are the burlap queen!!! Very coo, i just got a couple of burlap sacks recently and can't wait to do something with them..i better start keeping an eye on your blog! Coming from kim's partay!

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  30. Ahhh, I HEART BURLAP!! VERY awesome project.. So BEAUTIFUL..Would LOVE if you could PLEASE link via Pin'Inspirational Thursday happening right now if you have a moment.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/pininspirational-thursday-16-linky.html
    Sincerely would love to share and PIN this to my artsy inspirational board.. SO unique.. Wishing you an amazing weekend ahead.. THANK YOU..~Marilyn<--your newest happiest follower here~!

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  31. I think you did a wonderful job on your bench and pillows. Can't go wrong with burlap. Bench and pillows add a finishing touch under your shelf.
    I'm your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  32. How sweet is your bench! Very cute! Thank for linking it up with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  33. I LOVE what you have done..the bench is adorable! i have been ruffling my heart out lately too..thanks for sharing your adorable projects!

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  34. Gail, your entry is beautiful! The bench turned out beautifully and I do love burlap. It looks like you're a professional seamstress, can't wait to see what else you're working on!
    Debbie

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  35. Just lovely....but what really caught my eye was the unique candlestick with the twigs - love it!

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  36. What a beautiful job you did - and you can't beat the price! This is gorgeous!

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  37. Hi Gail,

    Beautiful! I love how you used the burlap in different ways. The bench looks fantastic!

    The twigs look wonderful in the bottles.

    Dee

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  38. Gail this looks amazing lady!! I am filing it in my inspiration file and of course pinning it!

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  39. this post of yours makes me long for spring - it is just so fresh - love it!

    fyi...just featured your great post this week!

    http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-recap-2.html

    C'mon back tomorrow for the next NORTHERN COTTAGE PARTY TIME TUESDAY!

    xoxo

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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