I improvised lol! I painted it white first, I didn't do a neat job I just made sure I had no runs. Then I lightly painted turquoise over it and sanded it down around the edges and in the center of the steps to make it look old and used. It worked out nicely I think.
Such a pretty sewing space!! There are so many things in there I love so much especially the polka dots ironing board and those baskets for fabric scraps being on the floor. And I love the idea of the quilt blocks hanging like that! Hope you don't mind I will copy you.. hehe!
it's so perfect!!!! i will totally have a gin and tonic with you (my fav), except I haven't had one in years! I love all your desks and storage areas. it's so fun to see where you sew. :) I really want to come over for a visit now!
I too love your sewing room chalk door idea! I always sketch out whatever I'm working on, or whatever I'm dreaming up - this would be a wonderful visual inspiration tool for me. One day!! I have the same (pink) Pfaff sewing machine as you. I've never owned a machine I couldn't open up to clean & oil properly before. I'm guessing one has to have it serviced for that. Have you had to do that yet?
Ooh Leila, I'm in awe. What a beautiful job you've done with your space. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLeila it looks great my lovely!! Enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely room. But I think what I like the most is your door, can't beat a G&T when everything has gone pear shaped!
ReplyDeleteYou said it! G&T makes everything better!
Deletelooks beautiful, leila...and am in full agreement with Jaffaquilts ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe door is one of my favourite bits as well ;)
DeleteHey Leila, I am just in the process of turning my spare bedroom into my sewing room so it's interesting to see what you have used.
ReplyDeleteMy boys are just putting together a set of bookshelves, I'm desperate for some shelf space for fabric.
So nice to have your own space, enjoy using yours.
Claire :}
Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour space looks fantastic Leila ... and it's lovely to see my little hoop up there!! Are we there yet? I think so!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful , love it all but especially the door and the fabric hoops.
ReplyDeletecongratulations!it looks great :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLovely space - well done!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I am wondering how you painted and finished your little step-stool. I have the same one that is still bare wood and needs a little love!
ReplyDeleteI improvised lol! I painted it white first, I didn't do a neat job I just made sure I had no runs. Then I lightly painted turquoise over it and sanded it down around the edges and in the center of the steps to make it look old and used. It worked out nicely I think.
DeleteThanks! I'll have to try that!
DeleteSuch a pretty sewing space!! There are so many things in there I love so much especially the polka dots ironing board and those baskets for fabric scraps being on the floor. And I love the idea of the quilt blocks hanging like that! Hope you don't mind I will copy you.. hehe!
ReplyDeleteit's so perfect!!!! i will totally have a gin and tonic with you (my fav), except I haven't had one in years! I love all your desks and storage areas. it's so fun to see where you sew. :) I really want to come over for a visit now!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe how restrained your stash is!
ReplyDeletelove love love!
ReplyDeleteIt looks just wonderful Leila! Now enjoy sewing!
ReplyDeleteThe sewing room looks fab and I am heading over to Lawson and Lottie's to read more now. I love the chalkboard door!!
ReplyDeleteIt is looking fab! May I suggest a slice of cucumber in your G&T!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks so pretty and inspiring; enjoy xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great....and I so get the knowing when to quit thing. I sometimes keep going, long past quiting time. Now to pop over to read more..
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely! Now you can sit and create. Have fun!!
ReplyDeletei love that door! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLol, love the door!
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! I love those hoops :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely space.. am trying hard not to turn green..
ReplyDeleteI too love your sewing room chalk door idea! I always sketch out whatever I'm working on, or whatever I'm dreaming up - this would be a wonderful visual inspiration tool for me. One day!!
ReplyDeleteI have the same (pink) Pfaff sewing machine as you. I've never owned a machine I couldn't open up to clean & oil properly before. I'm guessing one has to have it serviced for that. Have you had to do that yet?