How many times do you think I will run downstairs just to sew for 10-15 minutes? If you guessed almost never....you are 100% right!!! What I need is a mini-sewing station all set up with a project so if I have 10 or 15 minutes I can just sew a few blocks. That is exactly what I've done and I even made myself a portable ironing station and design wall.
I had bought a set of 4 wooden TV trays at a garage sale last year for $5 with the intent on making an ironing station. I made one for my main sewing area but now I need a portable one....so I got out some Insul-Bright and used some tacks to tack it to the top of the TV tray.
One portable ironing station at your service :)
What about a design wall that is lightweight and portable? I got this tip from Lois while I was at the Lake House Retreat. I took my 72 x 72 Quilt Wall and used some pant hangers to make my own lightweight portable design wall.
I can take the design wall anywhere with me ....just fold it up and it's good to go.
I couldn't resist putting up my Valentine Wall hanging....just for the pix....but you can also see that I put some vintage blocks I have on the wall....it holds the blocks without using pins.
That's what I'm up to...what are you up to?
You are soooo clever!
ReplyDeleteWow girl, that is so creative!! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm glad you did this.
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Great idea using the TV table for an ironing surface. And, if I were you,--or actually if I were me, since I am always filling up my two working walls-- I would buy a second Quilt Wall to hang over the first for the times when you fill that one up.
ReplyDeleteVery clever! Another way to make a design wall is to use a flannel backed vinyl tablecloth - you can find them really cheap and the quilt blocks stick to the flannel perfectly! I paid $4 for mine and have been using it for years.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the skinny table your sewing machine sitting on? You selling it?
Thanks,
Starr
Great ideas. Thanks Kelly.
ReplyDeleteQuite funny though, as I had a set of those tv tables exactly like what you bought for $5. Great re-purpose to make them into mini-ironing stations.
Do you know if those 3M hanging strips can be repositioned or once you put them up on a wall that is it?
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Love these ideas!! Yes, I bet you get done quicker too, you're such a smarty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice idea. I like your set up. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCool post. I see these TV trays at yard sales all the time! they'd make great gifts for my quilting friends!
ReplyDeleteWhat am I up to?!? Finishing those pesky UFOs that have been piling up for YEARS! They deserve love too, and I resolve to finish them in 2012.....
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I'm going to hang my design wall that way. I've been meaning to make the ironing station like you have but it's one of those things that never gets done. I've seen others take them to retreats also.
ReplyDeleteVery clever lady, you are! That'll work in a house, but can't you just hear Driver's reaction to that up in the camper? HAHAHAHA!! He'd have a cow! Happy Heart Day my friend!!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, you have created a very workable space.
ReplyDeleteAwesome ideas! Looks like I'll be able to sew this summer after all!
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