NEW Ironing Board Cover

Two or three weeks ago, I came across this Ironing Board Cover Tutorial from Sweet Verbena via Pinterest.   I was instantly intrigued, knowing a novice sewer like myself could handle this project.  Inspiration to completion in just one single evening.  It left me pleased as punch.

The old, soon-to-be replaced ironing board cover.  A product of bachelor-hood.  Water stained.  Thin and worn.  Ugly, blue and white pattern.  About to become my latest victim.

I had a VERY large chunk of retro-inspired, pink and floral fabric in my stash.  Thanks to my Nana!  I'm not really a pink person.  But somehow, this fabric just seemed right for a new ironing board cover. Sweet, charming, and happy.  This piece of fabric was so large in fact, I was able to skip a number of steps in the tutorial.  The most tedious part of the whole thing was re-stringing the new cover.  Regardless, the whole project seemed like cake and really boosted my sewing confidence.  

10 on 10

My first participation in 10 on 10.  It's fairly straightforward, I suppose.  Share 10 {recently snapped} photos on the 10th day of each month.

10 photos capturing the everyday, day to day, mundane.  10 photos highlighting the beauty that can lie in simplicity.  10 photos {in my case} of inanimate objects.  Seeing as I currently {and purposefully} lack a drooling, pint-sized, half-Asian babe to cart around and photograph to my heart's content.  All in due time!  

Frosty morning Subaru.  Long forgotten laundry.  Delectable fabric pile.  Watering the "children". Simple sewing project.  Mixing up comfort.  Pre-workout hydration.  Magnetic is magnificent.  Eng household favorite.  Husband does dinner. 

Keep the circle going. Check out this lovely and inspiring 10 on 10 by Mary at MKC Photography...

http://mkcphoto.com/blog/2012/01/10-on-10-january-2012/

Until next time,
kke