This past winter I showed you
the Sewing Machine Drawers
that I purchased at our local
Antique Mall.
I pondered for months what
I wanted to do with them
and finally came to the conclusion
to incorporate them into my
little birdhouse table.
It would create a useful unit
that could hold LOTS of odds
and ends that we all love to
have on hand to create with.
Plus it would free up shelf space
and put them out where I can
enjoy them everyday!
My brother was visiting for a
few days and this became our
project while he was here.
We purchased a nice piece of wood
that would become the top of
the two sewing machine drawer
units. My brother cut the wood into
the size we needed with curved corners
at the front.
( Let's pretend there's a great photo of my brother
using the jigsaw here! I'm SURE I took one!!)
All the pieces were painted white
to unify them then scuffed up for
that worn look. I had a brain storm
when I happened to spy an old
measuring tape in black & white
that's been in my sewing box
for years. It was the perfect size
for edging the top!
(That's right, no photo of the painting or
attaching the measuring tape being glued!)
But here's a pic of the units with the top
on them. It's just resting on top so I can
make future changes if I want to.
As you can see I tucked 2 plain sewing
machine drawers in the space between the
drawer units. There was just enough room
to tuck in my Clark's Thread tin!
Next I added 2 fancier drawers on top of
the wood piece and filled them with lots
of trims and things.
I love how they look peeking out!
Then a brainstorm for the center section
and a great repurpose/reuse.
I'm allowed to have cashews on my
eating plan and they come in these great
plastic containers from Aldi's! I wash them
thoroughly, edge with tape around the label
(that's right I don't even take the label off),
and paint the label with blackboard paint!
I purchased a Bistro Chalk Marker
at Joanne Fabrics & Crafts to write
on the chalkboard labels. I like it so
much better than actual chalk. It
washes off with soap & water but
doesn't rub off like chalk.
I sorted all my little odds and ends into
categories and had fun with the marker.
Michaels had these adorable photo boxes
that were Paris inspired and I knew would
look great with the black & white.
So there you have it.
All my sewing drawers are packed
with vintage bindings & ribbons & such.
I added a couple vintage items from my
Mom's sewing machine drawers to
remind me of the hours she sat at
her machine making clothes for me
or sewing bridesmaids dresses.
It's been a fun project!
Marie sent me a couple metal pictures
from her studio that needed a new home.
Perfect for my window on the birdhouse
table. I added a rosette I fashioned from
a crocheted doily my Grandma Meme
made many many years ago.
Marie made the gorgeous fan you
see on the wall. I think it looks fabulous!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
Edie Marie & Marie Antoinette
XOXO
We're joining Linda @ Coastal Charm for
her Show-n-Share no 232. Stop by and
see all the great ideas!
We're also joining Patti & Paula
@ Ivy and Elephants
for What's It Wednesday. Fabulous
ideas to get fall inspiration!
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