I actually sewed today!

Years ago, I made a simple slip cover for my sofa, which is Danish Modern style with loose seat and back cushions. The actual covers are in dark navy hopsacking, and although I like them a lot, my white Shi Tzu like them even better. In order to cut down on the time spent getting dog hairs out of the weave, I made slip covers which are essentially a fitted sheet, using navy corduroy. Although this works well, and is easy to launder, the long edges were apt to work their way out from under the edges, and show. So this morning, I added a strip of black elastic about 10" shorter than the total length along the long edges, taut-sewing in place. Now the edges stay under the cushions.

Well, it's not exactly sparkly red fairy stuff, but it IS sewing. ;-)

I'll be adding a new section to my web site with pictures of all the remodeling and redecorating I've been doing all summer. I'm almost done and looking forward to some serious sewing soon.

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Sounds like a great idea, Beverly.

I do hope I can get back to sewing very soon, finally, if my back will just cooperate. I've had some problems with my lower left side recently and not able to do much of anything, especially cutting fabric or sitting at the machine long enough to accomplish anything. I saw the doctor Friday and he gave me some ointment samples that's helped tremendously this weekend; but will have x-rays early next week.

Emily

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Emily Bengston

Wheee!

We are hoping to get the conservatory walls painted and finish off the interior woodwork over the winter, and then park the living room furniture in there while we do the living room, so I hall have curtains to make. I also have the fabric for re-upholstering the chairs and the sofa, and need to find someone to do that for me. I'm just not up to handling the weight of the sofa, but we shal see...

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Kate XXXXXX

Emily, sorry you are feeling poorly, do let us know how the test come out.

Beverly

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Right after we returned from Nashville, my projects started in late July: clear out the living room; remove all baseboards, stain and Varathane same; paint all the walls, changing from white to taupe; then family came over and laid (pre-finished) solid oak hardwood flooring; replaced all the baseboards; ordered new area rugs; re-arranged all the furniture placement; gave a fresh hand-rubbed oil treatment to several pieces of the furniture; faux-painted the large "faux rock" fireplace, changing it from solid white to multi-colored "stones"; installed several new lamps and light fixtures; sanded, stained and Varathaned the front entry doors; waterproof treatment to the wood deck railings and outdoor furniture; sealed the driveway;...

Golly, feels like I moved to a whole new house. ;-) 'Course the yard and garden have been neglected all summer. Pics on the web site soon.

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