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Sewing Studio Table Runners

I adapted the Mini Charm Mix free table runner pattern to make two table runners to fit two sets of shelves that the Hubster had built for my sewing studio.

Sewing Studio Table Runners

The pattern is easy to follow.

It also includes size charts for a baby quilt and a lap sized quilt.

Go scrappy, seasonal, or use a controlled color scheme…this works with it all!

I chose fabrics to match the sewing machine cover and the sewing machine mat that I made previously for my decompression chamber (aka…the sewing studio).

Sewing Studio Table Runners

I have metal magazine holders, and I did not want them scratching up my newly painted shelves!

I have not gotten magazines since 2006, and I have decluttered quite a bit, but I do have some oldies but goodies that I still enjoy.

Sewing Studio Table Runners

The Hubster will be putting peg board up in these odd shaped spaces.

Sewing Studio Table Runners

Have fun and carry on!

HQAL February 2025

I have done absolutely nothing with the Beez embroidery project this month.

Here is where I was, and here is where I still am:

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

That is not to say that I haven’t done any handwork during this very short month!

Surprise!

I have gotten out the Garden Basket project!

Here is where I was:

Garden Baskets

After finishing appliqueing the leaves on a border this month, I was delighted to find that I only have one border left to finish!

I was so sure that I had only completed two borders!

Happy, happy dance!

Garden Baskets

I now have the last border of leaves all pinned and ready to stitch (which may, or may not, happen any time soon).

Garden Baskets

How about you?

Have you been able to move a project forward this month?

Have fun and carry on!

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

 KathyMargaretDebNanetteSharonKarrinDaisyConnie and Laura

Studio Makeover Update

In a previous post, I shared that the Hubster and I were painting and changing out the flooring in my sewing studio.

One would think the green paint was very bright, and it was, but it absorbed light, and as it cheery as it was, I needed more light (I am not getting any younger).

Also, the flooring was chipped and dented. The black and white was fun, but time to go.

Sewing Studio

The room is now painted with two soft gray colors (The same as the rest of the house, but keeping it the same makes small repairs easier…only two paint colors to keep on hand.).

Sewing Studio

I offered to help, but the Hubster did the flooring by himself, and I am very grateful!

Sewing Studio

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That flooring was a lot of work!

Sewing Studio

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I wasted no time moving back in!

Sewing Studio

There are still things to do. The Hubster is going to custom cut peg board to fit a couple of odd angles and the rulers that are piled on the sewing table will be hung up.

The tv is not a ‘smart’ tv…I can play dvd movies with it, but no streaming, no cable, no YouTube… unless I hook my pc up to it. It might get replaced one of these days.

Sewing Studio

I spent a few days cutting fabric for pillowcase kits.

I am so happy to say that eleven cardboard bolts of various lengths of fabric are now empty and out the door!

And those pillowcases will be sewn and given as donations and gifts.

Sewing Studio

The plan is to use the fabric this year, not simply pet it. Ha, ha!

Sewing Studio

So this is my big declutter/organization project this year! And it is already done!

How are y’all doing with your declutter/organization plans?

Have fun and carry on!