My theory on creative environments is that they can always be improved. Since my new sewing area is so much smaller, I've had to think outside the box and put away my fold-up ironing board.
This "big board" was made to go on top of my regular ironing board. After re-padding the surface with some thick knit fabric, a cotton mattress pad, and a new cover quickly sewn up last night (with Dolly's help), I moved it to this spot.
The wooden trunk was built by my dad around 1965 and we used it for camp. Do any of you remember Camp Sandy Cove? At that time it was in Maryland on the shore of the Chesapeake. Sadly, there's a convention center there now.
Not only does the trunk create the right height, but allows for extra storage of fiberfill and other minimally used "stuff."
This weekend I plan on putting my design walls up. Oh happy day!
Until then, keep stitchin' . . .
4 comments:
That's using your head--or your trunk, whatever fits. Be careful that warmth and steam from the iron do not damage the wooden trunk. Remember me making an ironing station and putting my board on top of plastic drawer units? I have not had a problem, but mine is just cheap plastic, not sentimental wood!
Very clever idea! It is getting there!
You are such a clever girl! What a good helper Miss Dolly is!
You and Dolly are making progress. Keep it up.
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