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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Sewing Baskets.  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - May 13 2022 : 3:47:15 PM
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So in my collection of sewing baskets, some are vintage, some newer...
I never pass up on even the most neglected ones...
I have re-done several as gifts, which I did according to the personality of the recipient..
I did a cute little Western themed one for my trailer...
I am currently going repair the orange one which was my cousin's (1970's).
Gluing on old orphan jewelry is the perfect bling.
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on May 13 2022 3:56:18 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2022 : 3:54:11 PM
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Oops, forgot to add the 1970's orange one.
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I do have 2 suggestions when redoing old sewing baskets, wear a mask when removing the old trim, it's got decades of dust waiting to escape ;)
The second tip is don't over stuff the inside of the lid. It won't close properly.
I used a combination of Tacky glue and a glue gun.
I made both of my grand girlies their own sewing baskets, .. Soleil uses here's as a sewing basket and Jada uses hers as a "stow-a-way basket to hid money, trinkets etc.
After all, seeing baskets aren't just for sewing...lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7114 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2022 : 3:55:40 PM
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Nicely done Grace. Nicely done indeed.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2022 : 3:59:39 PM
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Awww, Thanx Sara...
On one of my girl glamping trips, we used a western theme, so I fortunately found the little sewing basket which was perfect to corral my boot bracelet and western jewelry...
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
784 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
784 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2022 : 5:04:42 PM
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You are so creative, Grace!!!! Love them!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2022 : 05:32:40 AM
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Grace, your sewing basket redo turned out really cute! I love your ideas of how to rejuvenate these baskets for another go at being used again.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2022 : 10:05:26 AM
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Good job Kat. I Have four older ones from Family. I must say I'm always tempted to buy
one when I see them at the thrift. You did a really nice re-make on yours, so pretty.
Nancy Jo
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2022 : 5:55:00 PM
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Grace they are wonderful! I have a collection of old sewing baskets, I just love them. I should try to refurbish the ones that are stained.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2022 : 6:43:34 PM
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wow i never thought to make over a sewing basket. I have two that were gifts. Very neat Grace.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2022 : 07:59:35 AM
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Those are great, Grace. Super job on all!!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2022 : 12:36:35 PM
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I do love them,, It was a thrill to get a sewing basket with all the goodies,, back in my youth.. you know, back when Dinosaurs walked the Earth! lolol!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2022 : 1:39:24 PM
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Grace, those are darling! Great job in refurbishing those beauties! Inspiring! AND... I never even thought of keeping one in my trailer, gosh, how could that escape me! Thank you for the idea!!
Dreamer42
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Edited by - Dreamer42 on May 18 2022 1:39:55 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2022 : 10:07:49 PM
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April, they are perfect and light weight..
I love having mine in my trailer and motorhome. just grab and go sit outside and work,, or if camping in foul weather, small enough to keep your sewing or letter writing or crafting supplies together.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2022 : 08:27:02 AM
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Lovely how you have restored these vintage sewing baskets ... Oh ... if they could talk!
Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http:www.carolesquiltingetc.com
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2022 : 7:04:05 PM
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Great…another thing to keep my eye out for!! Lol. :)
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2022 : 1:05:13 PM
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They also make cute little simple 1st aid kits...
One of the big ones is just for Yoyo making... and another large one has my wool felt patterns and kits in it,,
I hang little tags off of the handles to identify what is in them.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2022 : 4:30:11 PM
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I love that idea of making one into a little first aid box for the car or for a camping trip. So much cuter that the plastic container I used!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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