Friday, July 01, 2011

Designing in progress

Second time round with this!


I have completed the main part of the design.
Fortunately my back allows me to stand easier than sit...so I have been able to do this at times.
Now I have ironed a 6" border of freezer paper- under the fabric to try to work out how and what to add in that 6"s
I need to work out which part of the design to use as a repeat.
Will take a while to think out and to put it on the fabric - IF I can work it out.

DH still has his pain problem, but does small things as he can.
Andrea has been off sick for a week...so we are a household of people looking out for each other :) and doing what we can.

My DH and I slowly got some wood, canvas and cotton wadding together ..plus invested in a staple    gun... and I have made a nice firm ironing surface - with many thanks to Sharon Schamber's very informative video on how to make one. 
The next one :) :)  the wood will be thicker.
But really this one works a treat.

Now I am off to think about more of a design for my whole cloth, while I rest some more.

Please forgive me for not appearing to visit many blogs - but Blogger still is mostly being awkward.  

I am visiting when I can and love to see and read what everyone is doing.  

5 comments:

  1. I know you'll come up with he perfect design for your border - you always do! That looks like a lovely big ironing board - I definitely need me one of those - I got some instructions from a friend awhile back, just haven't gotten around to doing anything about it.
    I do hope you all start feeling much better soon, it has been far too long for good folks to be suffering. Hugs,

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  2. I'm sorry to here that the ailment situation at home isn't improving but hopefully everything will start to turn a corner soon
    Your design is fantastic and I have every confidence in you being able to resolve your border design issue - I bet you look at it one day this coming week and the 'right' thing just pops into you head

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  3. This is an amazing design! I hope your hubby's pain resolves sooner rather than later. It's really awful to have constant pain.

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  4. I would love to have a big ironing board like that....but no space in my little home. I'm happy to hear that you are able to do a little creating. I hope all three of you mend quickly :0)

    Crispy

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  5. What an insane hobby you've chosen, Joan! And you're insanely good at it, too, I am so amazed by your work and the detail involved!

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