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Sewlmatesister 07-27-2011 09:47 AM

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I havn't had much time to quilt because I'm doing some home dec projects. Check this one out!! It's the master bedroom.

Thrift store old heavy coffeee table, add legs for right height
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Make cover with fabric to match headboard
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Make covered pad to top off.
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Another view
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view with the headboard we made a while ago. Ripped off the quilt didn't match!
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Becka 07-27-2011 09:48 AM

Handy you!! It looks great, and what a handy piece to have in your bedroom.

Sewlmatesister 07-27-2011 09:55 AM

Thanks Becka!

Maia B 07-27-2011 09:58 AM

Very clever and well done!!!

irishrose 07-27-2011 10:08 AM

Well done! How many yards of stash will it hold?

buckeyed 07-27-2011 10:10 AM

How neat..Some people can just see the possibilities!!

MrsM 07-27-2011 10:11 AM

Very nice. You are clever.

Jim's Gem 07-27-2011 10:24 AM

Very clever!

valsma 07-27-2011 10:27 AM

Lovely, you've taken a not so attractive peice of furniture and made a lovely complimentary peice for your bedroom. Good job.

Cyn 07-27-2011 10:36 AM

Very nice!

needles3thread 07-27-2011 11:30 AM

You are a talented person to decorate this way.

sewgray 07-27-2011 12:11 PM

What a great idea. And you did a really good job.

Jammin' Jane 07-27-2011 12:18 PM

Now....for that matching quilt!!!

Maia B 07-27-2011 01:36 PM

Very clever and well done!!!

liwilliams 07-27-2011 01:39 PM

Wow! That's really cool. When did you say you would be available to come to my house???

blueangel 07-27-2011 01:48 PM

Looks great

Robinlee 07-27-2011 01:56 PM

that is so cool. I'll have to remember that.

sewmuchmore 07-27-2011 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by liwilliams
Wow! That's really cool. When did you say you would be available to come to my house???

I would like to get in that line myself. :lol:

Linda71 07-27-2011 02:50 PM

Clever idea. Good work

Sewlmatesister 07-27-2011 03:19 PM

Thanks guys, always looking for ways to get things done easily and cheaply!!! LOL

Painiacs 07-27-2011 03:55 PM

How talented u are! Like the kimono wall hanging

caspharm 07-27-2011 04:33 PM

Looks good!

Jingle 07-27-2011 05:41 PM

Very nice bedroom, great job.

Lisanne 07-27-2011 06:01 PM

Oh, how clever! You'd never guess what that beautiful fabric was covering, and underneath, it's very functional for storage.

Love angels 07-27-2011 06:05 PM

Great idea. You are very handy. Looks great.

Sewlmatesister 07-27-2011 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Painiacs
How talented u are! Like the kimono wall hanging

Thanks, I love that kimono too! Here's a better picture!

AliceQ 07-28-2011 03:02 AM

Beautiful work!! Great job!

coachmatthewsvhs 07-28-2011 03:24 AM

very clever!!!! Watch much HGTV??????

Sewfine 07-28-2011 04:05 AM

Wow! you are very creative. That is pretty. Now when will the quilt be done? Would love to updates.

Homespun 07-28-2011 04:36 AM

You are my kind of gal!!!

Dotsie 07-28-2011 04:38 AM

I smiled at Irishrose's idea, very good idea to both of you.

sueisallaboutquilts 07-28-2011 04:49 AM

That looks great! You did a wonderful job!! :thumbup:

Gayle 07-28-2011 05:15 AM

Beautiful job! I'm really impressed with your "matching" ability.

judyjudyjudy 07-28-2011 05:17 AM

You are a multi-talented creative person... wow... very impressed.

janiesews 07-28-2011 05:45 AM

Looks great!

grannypat7925 07-28-2011 05:58 AM

Very nicely done!

Sewlmatesister 07-28-2011 06:05 AM


Originally Posted by coachmatthewsvhs
very clever!!!! Watch much HGTV??????

LOL!!! My husband hates that I watch HGTV, says it only gives him more jobs. LOL

flowerjoy 07-28-2011 07:01 AM

Wow... that is really pretty!

Mariposa 07-28-2011 07:48 AM

Great idea for re-purposing! Great job! Neat projects for your room, and now for a matching quilt-? :)
And how much fabric stash can that table hold?

craftymatt2 07-28-2011 08:09 AM

I like that idea, thank you for sharing


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