I have recently joined a sewing group, where four of us meet each fortnight to sew and have a laugh together. It is so nice to devote a day to sewing with like minded friends. I plan to start another quilt soon, but in the meantime I have been making some smaller items that have been on my “to do” list for a while. It is lovely to work on some projects for myself – mainly things to brighten up my home.
This week I recovered my table top ironing board, something I have been meaning to do since I bought it a couple of years ago.
Here is a little round basket to match – it is perfectly sized to catch snippets of thread while sewing.
It’s great to make time for all those little projects isn’t it? My ironing board cover is disgusting … I might have to follow your lead!
I love that little round basket for snipped threads. Mine always in up on the floor in a mess. I might just have to make one of these.
Anne xx
this would bring a smile when you have to iron things other than your quilting pieces.
Completely adorable, i can also imagine the conversations you have. Crafty friends with things in common, you’re so lucky!! Love Posie
Now you have a fancy ironing board cover like me (except I didn’t make mine!!!) 😉 It looks gorgeous all set up in your craft room.
Sewing with friends equals a fantastic time. Great projects. My ironing board cover is always ugly and stained.
I love the little basket!
The sewing group sounds like fun! I love the little basket – great idea!
I wish I had a group to get together with….what a creative and fun idea! It’s so much fun to work together and share.
Love the new cover:)
Love the fabric you used for your ironing board cover. I also love your little basket.
How fun to have a group to get together with for sewing and chatting! Looks like you were quite productive too, with your pretty ironing board cover and adorable basket. I especially love that little basket, which will be so handy to have at your side.
What a sweet little basket! I am quite envious. The fabric is gorgeous too – gentle and interesting.
Sewing with friends is the perfect way to spend a day…….love both of your projects…
Love the fabrics Lisa!
Perfect fabric for a perfect project!! Lisa, the little basket is wonderful!!
Love!
Bela
Love the projects! I wish I had a group of ladies to sew with! I know it would be fun to have like minded people to talk to!
Now how hard was that little fabric basket thingy it looks ideal.
Sewing with friends is such fun isnt it – I have a Monday night sewing session with my very dear friend crafts@home – she is very talented and has been kind enough to teach me loads of new things.
Look forward to seeing some more of your sewing circle makes!
Helenxx
Oh soooooo cute your little basket is… pretty and lovely
Happy spring time
Hope you like to pay a visit to my new spring arrangement saved in a cloche
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
Love
Farah
Lovely! What a smart ironing board. Mine doesn’t come out often enough to warrant a new cover 😉
Very sweet! Yes, you do have to take care of yourself from time to time.
Lovely and fresh!
What a gorgeous little basket – I see other people have asked my question too – is there a pattern for it? I’d love to try making one!
I tried your mini gift bags – and posted the result on my blog with a link back to your tutorial!
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2011/03/scrappy-friday-mini-fabric-gift-bags.html
Very pretty Lisa — I LOVE that cute little bag too!
Fresh and pretty. Might even make ironing fun.
An entire day devoted to sewing?! That sounds quite glorious indeed!!
Oh, so pretty! Okay, you’ve encouraged me to get busy and recover my ironing board once again. A lovely cover makes such a difference!
Oh your little thread basket is SOOO sweet! Love it!
these are so lovely! did you use a pattern or tutorial? I’ve been wanting to re-cover my ironing board and have no idea where to start!
maybe I should organise a sewing day and hope someone can teach me? (pity you don’t live in melbourne!)
jane
I love your new ironing board cover! I LOVE everything you make. Maybe I will just come and live at your house. 😉