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One of the things that I did last week

Old 11-17-2010, 09:05 AM
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When My DH cleaned out the garage he brought this old footstool for me to use for my back pain. At first I thought I'd run to the store & get upholstery material to cover it but then it occurred to me this was a perfect opportunity to use my stash & practice piecework.

Foot stool needs help!
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To small!
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Border fabric bleading
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Looks good but...
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Still too small! Ican't do math for half inch seams!
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With black border.
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Back
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:27 AM
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Now I don't want to put the tacks in it to attach it! I'm considering using Velcro.
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:34 AM
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That's a good idea (Velcro), but I think gold tacks would be good too!I also like the pattern you used!
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:36 AM
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Great use of scraps!!!
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:37 AM
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You could apply elastice around the edges so the cover could be slipped on and off with out leaving any tack holes.
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Old 11-17-2010, 10:01 AM
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Yes, even those "thingies" these use to hold sheets on that go across the corners underneath Hubby and you did a great job
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Old 11-17-2010, 10:03 AM
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I used the method of sewing around a square then cutting a x to get the HST's, &used glue sticks to get the points to match. I was very disappointed in the red bleeding 'cause it's the fabric that I used on DFIL's memory quilt. I guess that I wont put a white binding on it.
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Great idea....I think I'd use the elastic or sheet clips.
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Very nice. The velcro is a great idea then you could take it off and wash it when necessary.
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Originally Posted by pennyswings1
Very nice. The velcro is a great idea then you could take it off and wash it when necessary.
I was thinking about cleaning. It already seems to collect dog & cat hair. :D
I also just cringe at the thought of the holes that the tacks would create in my work, although I do think that the gold tacks are pretty.
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