Monday, 22 February 2010

Drawer makeover, storage heaven and some recycled linen

I have had a lovely weekend, filled with forum friends, PVA, new wardrobes and getting my craft room back after packing it away in August.

First off the PVA was an essential ingredient in my makeover of this little set of drawers i picked up for £2 at the last barn sale i went to.  They were really practical for keeping some of my vintage threads.

And I liked the quilted plastic that they are covered with, but after a week or two I decided I could not live with the Fleur DE Ly's any longer.

So still in my Pj's on Sat morning I got the glue out and some lovely CK paper napkins, and this is the result.

I covered the back panel first and I am so glad I did as the motif still showed through the napkins, so out came the white paint and a quick undercoat did the trick.

Hubbie made me smile when he asked if I realised I had used different colored napkins - he thinks it would have looked better if I had not used 4 different ones - what do you think?


whilst i was getting stuck up with PVA my stepson was busy making me built in wardrobes in my craft room. the doors still need to be added but I was allowed to fill up the shelves!
With our extension I gained about 2 feet in length on this room and the sloping ceiling was removed - I also gained a new window to gaze out of.  It is so nice to have my sewing area back.
So today I started playing with some vintage linen, and made some drawstring bags
All lined with vintage fabric.  I made a lavender bag out of some lawn to fit into one of them as well

Did you notice the background fabric in the last picture?? - I bought this yesterday at a vintage clothes fair in London.  I think it is German, or French and I got over 4 meters of it, and it is defiantly my favorite fabric at the moment.
I had the chance to meet up with 2 very special people I met via the SCC this weekend and I am proud to be able to call them friends, they both inspire me in different ways and hold a special place in my heart.  Thank you ladies for all the fun, laughter and food :-)

TTFN
Mitmot xx
Posted by mitmot at 20:13

53 comments:

  1. Jen Walshaw22 February 2010 at 20:35

    Oh my the room looks fantastic and wow, what wonderful bags. I also love the makeover of the drawers, it is just napkins and glue??

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    1. ADMIN21 February 2019 at 05:36

      This just amazing what you have started for this little girl. I know she is going to be thrilled to get all of these cards. It was an honor to send her a card. Thanks

      https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thuoc-cuong-duong-nam-gioi-tot-nhat-hien-nay-suckhoetinhyeu-info/

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  2. Sophie - Chez Sophie22 February 2010 at 20:50

    Wow, your craft room looks amazing.
    Beautiful little draws perfect for crafty bits.
    Luv Sophie xxx

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  3. Mary Poppins22 February 2010 at 20:52

    Wonderful Mitmot, truly wonderful, I am in awe of your wonderful talents, I really am.

    I was in a little CK store today and wanted some Pink PR napkins and they told me they never did them in a pink, norty CK ;0) So I came away with the blue. I so happy you had a wonderful time with the 2 special ladies ;0) sounds like you had a blast.

    Hugs

    X

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  4. MelMel22 February 2010 at 21:03

    My kind of make over...love it!

    Your wonderful sewing room puts my tiny one to shame....thats a lot of lovely fabric!

    xxx

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  5. LissyLou22 February 2010 at 21:20

    oh my goodness look at those shelves!!! i want a rummage!!!

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  6. Marie22 February 2010 at 21:32

    A great makeover. Doesn't it feel good to move back in. I had a little cabinet just like the one you covered. I didn't know what to do with it at the time (10 years ago) so it got tossed. Ask me if I would toss it now!

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  7. Pixiedust22 February 2010 at 21:52

    Love your sewing room, I could spend ages in there rummaging through your fabric. The little makeover is pretty too :o) xxx Pixie xxx

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  8. Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life22 February 2010 at 21:55

    A girl can never have too many drawers ;-) Loads can be stashed in those cupboards Mitty ... they look great ... so glad you've got your crafting space back x

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  9. Shsjndkdns22 February 2010 at 22:13

    Oh wow Mitty that is a sight to behold. Sooo much gorgeous crafty stuff and I love the shelves! Makes my little stash look pitiful hehe!! xx

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  10. Tara...22 February 2010 at 22:25

    ooh LOVE CK - it goes so well with the little drawers!! fab makeover, well done :)

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  11. Teena23 February 2010 at 01:23

    Isn't lovely to have your own space for sewing and crafting? I finally got mine for the first time only recently and I'm loving it! Enjoy :D

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  12. Laura23 February 2010 at 03:27

    I love your craft room! It is so nice. Im following your blog from the Blogger 2 Swap on SwapBot. My user name is KountryGurl.

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  13. Sal23 February 2010 at 06:25

    I love your craft room..and your vintage embroidery bags are charming!
    ;-)

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  14. mitmot23 February 2010 at 08:47

    Thanks for the lovely comments :-)

    The Madhouse i tried to reply to your question by leaving a comment on your blog but could not so will answer you here and hope you see it.
    i used PVA glue (as it drys clear) painted it on the drawers placed the napkin on the top and then put a couple of layers of PVA over the napkin to seal it. dont worry if it bubbles up a bit as it flattens out when it drys - hope this helps xx

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  15. charl23 February 2010 at 09:39

    i love the little drawers.. and i love all the differnt patterns you've used.. they all work together... honestly men dont get it do they haha!!
    your craft room is amazing.. i never thought id hear myself saying..but .. " i have craft room envy!!!!"...

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  16. made with love23 February 2010 at 14:12

    WOW, WOW, WOW. Lovely room, lovely makes, lovely makeover. That PR Fabric is my favourite CK fabric. I really love it.
    Also that fabric you bought is gorgeous. What a find.
    Rachael XX

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  17. Valentina23 February 2010 at 15:31

    Oh My, I can just feel the creativity in that room!
    Congrats, it must be a joy to create there! And lovely boxes, thanks for the tips, Mitmot!

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  18. Mary Poppins23 February 2010 at 17:19

    Here you go lovely,

    http://www.sweetpeasandangels.com/catalog.php?category=85

    They do it in two different blues, a greeny colour and a peachy colour, may do it in different ones. Let me know if you would like me to get you some when Igo back in a couple of weeks, don't know if that one shall go in the sale, was £9.99 a metre.

    X

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  19. melanie23 February 2010 at 17:57

    Adore your room, it is heaven! xxx

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  20. APO (Bem-Trapilho)24 February 2010 at 00:03

    ohhh this is my dream come true! :) loved it!
    great blog by the way! :)

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  21. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 14:37

    I've never commented on your blog before, but I had to comment today. I love your little vintage bags! I have some embroidered sheets that have a wonderful sentimental history for me and were given to me on my wedding day 27 years ago. They were made by a woman that I knew when I was a little girl who died when I was young. When I tried to use them, though, they began to fall apart at the seems. I have been wondering what to do with them. You have given me a wonderful idea. Thanks for posting this.
    ~jenny w.

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  22. PinkLady24 February 2010 at 19:33

    Lovely makeover. Really pretty! And I am so jealous of your craft room! xx

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  23. GardenOfDaisies24 February 2010 at 23:44

    Hi there! I am your newest follower. Your craft room is great with all that storage! I have looked over the last few posts and I really like your quilts!

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  24. Anonymous26 February 2010 at 20:11

    What an amazing craft room (but then you are an amazing crafter!)

    Good to know you had such a great time with the SCC ladies xx

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  25. Mia28 February 2010 at 00:07

    What a lovely craft room you have - and the little drawer makeover was just perfect! I am enjoying your blog so much - thanks for sharing these projects!

    Many greetings from Finland!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  26. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence28 February 2010 at 05:09

    Love the drawers and those little sachets are adorable!

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  27. Lace hearts28 February 2010 at 18:20

    That would be fabulous if you did have spare... I need 2.3 metres of 90 cm wide red velvet or velvet type material. I'd need it pretty soon, though. Is that possible? You'd be a life saver if you did have it... would I owe you or CTC. I didn't even think of CTC, how stupid am I.
    Your drawers are so pretty. LOL. Couldn't resist that.
    Hoping to def make it to the next fair. So sorry I haven't got back to your email... life kind of gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it. xxx

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  28. Jak4 March 2010 at 11:21

    I've just come upon your lovely blog and I really love the drawers make-over and coincidently thats what I am presently working on (funny really how men sometimes just don't get it, lol!). I really covet your craft space.
    Jak x

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  30. Theodora quilts13 March 2010 at 10:27

    great choice of napkins and great work and a wonderfull place to store your threads.the little bags are so cute,I also like to roam the fleamarket downtown athens on sundays and I find tons of vintage embroidery and doilies I normally like to make cushions out of them and work pathwork around them great idea, keep up the creativity.

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  31. aline14 March 2010 at 09:30

    ooh I love the wardrobes and the shower

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  33. ricebabies26 March 2010 at 21:49

    So pretty. I can see how ou find inspiration.


    If you have a chance, come join in my Exchange
    http://ricebabies-ca.blogspot.com/2010/03/vintage-love-package-exchange.html

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  34. angel31 March 2010 at 16:46

    Flammin nora, that is a hellaver room! strewth, stunningly lovely! can i share it with you, go on ya know ya wanna share. :)

    Love the ickle box fingy and i really love the different colours. :)
    Love and hugs. Mwah XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  37. Goosey16 April 2010 at 21:33

    What a great blog you have, I shall be looking back through your stuff. I love the little vintage embroidered bags.

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  38. Aunty Bee28 April 2010 at 05:47

    I have just found your wonderful blog, your craft room is wonderful it makes me quite envious. I love the beautiful things you make and will pop in again.

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  40. birdie blue11 May 2010 at 21:12

    Just darling! Love your sewing room, too, so organized.

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  41. sharie14 June 2010 at 12:32

    what a great craft room you have now. I'm envious of your built in storage space.

    Love the chest of drawers you covered - it looks great with different patterned napkins

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  42. WinnibriggsHouse2 July 2010 at 09:22

    Hello there
    Have only just discovered your blog and wow! I love that hexi quilt and have complete envy of your workroom!
    The little drawers are great too and perfect in the different colours. I will be back to get even more inspiration.
    Jenny x

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  43. Theodora quilts5 July 2010 at 09:45

    Hi there!!I hope everything is ok, you haven't been posting, take care theodora

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  46. Mary Elliott14 July 2010 at 18:42

    Hi new follower :) The little drawers are so pretty well done! xx

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  47. Unknown30 July 2010 at 16:32

    Just discovered your blog, it's lovely! I really like your little vintage bags! :)

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  48. jennie2 August 2010 at 10:04

    This looks very beautiful..I love the drawer very much..Can we place this drawer in bathroom??

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  49. The Vintage Bazaar29 October 2010 at 07:40

    I love what you have done with the drawers, the patchwork effect is great! Lizzie x

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    mmm

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