Gray Storage Cabinet

I happened upon this at a yard sale the other day and have painted it light gray with slightly darker gray on the edges and accent points.  It hold six regular plastic tubs for storage and has a drawer for all the other necessary things.  Let me know what you think about it.  I am just trying to branch out a bit.

New storage cabinet with drawer and shelf.

This is painted pale gray with darker on the trim and accent points, black knobs.

Nice curves on the bottom of the cabinet.

One rommy shelf for all the goodies.

Price $119.00



Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Perhaps

Perhaps you wonder why you see so much furniture being painted and not so much sewing being done.  I would wonder if I were you.  You see, my first love is sewing and creating things with embroidery and fabric.  I have been doing just that for about 22 years.  I really love it and the joy it brings to me and those around me.  I feel free patterns are a way to give back to all of you who have been so supportive for so many years.  I have been so very blessed and now my lovely sister Grace Jewell has joined with me to create even more fun for you.

The truth is, like everywhere else, things are a bit hard and the patterns were producing as they should.  I now paint good quality furniture and offer it, so it can have a new life with someone wonderful.  It is helping and is still fufilling to my creative side.  I have found I quite enjoy the hunt for great pieces that are damaged and just need me to paint them. 

I hope to be able to go back to sewing really soon, in fact I am in the process of making five skirts for my grandchildren.  They are going to be so cute when done.  I will post a photo as soon as I have one.

In the meantime, this is the latest of the fun I am up too!

Antique Pink Table

Shabby Green French Country Desk

Corner cupboard with pink inner cupboard.

Beautiful Five Drawer Dresser

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Why Did I Buy This

I want you to know why I choose some pieces, when clearly it would be easier to just pass on by and find something else.

I came across this Ethan Allen hutch from the 1950's that is filthy, beatup, dark and ugly.  I bought it anyway . . . as you can see I have a screw loose somewhere.  Things are stuck to it, pasted on, spilled on, just yucky . . . (my husband gave me the "are you kidding look").

This is the bottom of the hutch .  .  . so nice and clean, just ready to be made pretty?????

This is the top, a little cleaner, missing shelves, outdated and dirty . . .

Here is why I choose this piece

1. Ethan Allen

2. Classic Lines

3. Would be so cute painted shabby white

4. I like it so maybe you will too!

5.  Original knobs still in good condition

6. Cute shutter cupboard

7. Dovetail corners

8. Lots of drawers

9. Plate shelves on top

10. Great trim

11. Classic Lines

12.  I needed a project

13. I needed something to torture myself with

This is a really rough piece but in good condition.  As I look at it, I too wonder what was I thinking.  In the end, it will be a beautiful Swiss Coffee by Glidden or a bit darker with perhaps Zen from Behr on the back wall.  Let me know what you think . . .

I sometimes feel like I am talking to outer space where only aliens here me . . . Please leave a comment  . . .

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Been Busy

Here is a quick peek at what I have been up too!!

Darling four drawer Shabby Dresser, all wood, original handles.

Awesome Buffet/Hutch with Aqua interior . . . Original knobs, all wood, great piece.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

I just loved this little footstool that has a box in it.  It had been broken but we took care of that and gave it a nice off white paint coat, took off the really ugly cover someone had stapled on top of this, the original cover and here it is.  Let me know what you think of it.

This is my shabby sofa table that was too new to put in the booth.  We used Gripper to prime it and cover the shinny surface, perhaps it was a laminate.  It was then painted off white and then varnished.  The original knobs were gold so I sprayed them black.  I love the legs, ever so shabby.

This is my metal stool, I just gave it a quick spray paint job and sanded it a bit.  And this is my lovely round table for four.  It was in bad shape but we just loved it a bit and now it is just as cute as can be. 

I have always wanted to make furniture shabby but was not brave enough.  Now I just trudge ahead and it seems to work out just fine.

Walk boldly in the direction of your future!

Happy Quilting,

 Nancy

Not too Shabby

I just love the details in the legs of this table.  It is elegant and a wonderful shabby look.

I have sanded just a bit to give it a worn look.

I am really liking the fine accents found in this piece.  It was unusable as it was, stained and the veneer coming off.  It was unpainted, so I sanded lightly, wiped it off and began painting with an off white paint.  I tend to add to much paint when I paint but the finish is nice and I don't want paint chipping off each time you touch it.

The table is not blue, just a shadow.  It should have a leaf but one was not available.

This dresser cleaned up nicely and sold the next day.

The Chiffarobe sold yesterday and the new shabby table will take it's place in the booth.

I did not think I could paint furniture but it is easy and fun.  You just have to pay attention to what you are doing and have paint clothes.  I am getting better and better at this!!

A new pattern for the Whimsical Flowers Block of the Month will be available on July 12th for your enjoyment.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy