Tuesday, May 14

ironing is fun again!

My sister, LeAnn, purchased a very old wooden ironing board for each of us. 
Mine sat around for a long time - didn't use it.
 

 
It needed a cover. 
These are unusually small so they don't make covers for them.
BUT - there are many uses for them:
You can paint on them...
 
 

Use it for a shelf...(love the color of these legs)




Tote it to your next quilt retreat...
(isn't she cute)

Store fruit on them...



Or have a picnic on them...




Um....?



or....make a (wicked looking) towel rack!



I simply just wanted to use mine.
So - I pulled out this very old vintage quilt top and some cotton batting and started cutting.
Then wrapped the batting around to the back - stappled it down - and did the same with the top.



And here it is!

 
Ready to be used!!!

 
I do have a big chuck of the quilt top left over if anyone would like some.
I'll just send it your way!



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15 comments:

  1. trishMay 14, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Oh hoowww cute!! :0)

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    1. kathy-oMay 14, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      It really is. I have is set up in my sewing room - perfect for small projects! And it's super light weight!

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  2. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresMay 14, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I have one old ironing board in my laundry room with coat hooks. Laundry is all in antiques. And I cut one down the middle lengthwise. Those pieces are now shelves in our bar around the pool table area. Big enuf for drinks but don't get in the way of shooting pool. I have one more....hmmmm what shall I do with it! Thanks for sharing your ideas ! FUN!!

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    1. kathy-oMay 14, 2013 at 9:55 AM

      Oh my goodness - your are creative! I would love to have some shelves made out of this! And I really do love the coat hook idea. Guess I need to go shopping for MORE - yes....MORE! Thanks!

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  3. Bev PMay 14, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    LOVE!!! I'd be happy to take some of the leftover off your hands :)

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    1. kathy-oMay 14, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      Perfect - I'll stick it in your box with your quilt! Can't wait to see what you'll do with it.

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    2. Bev PMay 17, 2013 at 12:54 PM

      Awesome - THANKS!!!!!!

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  4. Barb S.May 15, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Totes Adorbz!! Luv it! Guess I should have picked up the one I saw at the antique store last time. Just not very creative. See you in about 10 days! Yay!

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    1. kathy-oMay 15, 2013 at 8:56 AM

      See - now you have a bunch of great reasons to pick up a wooden ironing board next time you see one!

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  5. Mama PeaMay 15, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Very cute! Someday I'll have one of those vintage ironing boards.

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    1. kathy-oMay 17, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks - I love mine now that I'm using it!

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  6. JudeMay 16, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Kathy, I would love a piece of your quilt. I love old quilts. just if there is any left. Thanks! Jude in Pocatello

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    1. kathy-oMay 16, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      Hey Jude (I love being able to write that)...send me your mailing address and I'll stick a chunk in the mail! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  7. PhyllisMay 17, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Love what you did with that ironing board! If you have anymore leftovers you can send them my way. :))

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    1. kathy-oMay 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM

      I'll send some if the other person doesn't get back with me! I love it, too!

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