It's that time of year again - back to school!
This year, we have a first grader in the house. Her little IKEA craft table wasn't cutting it anymore - her sewing machine barely fit on it, and she was hunched over sewing. Time for a grown up desk.
Enter this guy from Salvation Army. I loved the slightly smaller size, but still lots of storage and space for homework and a sewing machine.
Here it is after MANY days of sanding off that ugly dark brown stain and finish! Already looking better.
And here it is done! I had to negotiate a bit so the whole thing didn't end up magenta, but I think Little E did well with the drawer pulls. Stay tuned for the matching (and I mean hot pink) stool I'm working on now.
With the desk finally done, and Little E sewing up a storm, I had some time to get back to my machine too. First up, some snack sacks for three friends starting new schools. Pattern based on this tutorial.
This year, we have a first grader in the house. Her little IKEA craft table wasn't cutting it anymore - her sewing machine barely fit on it, and she was hunched over sewing. Time for a grown up desk.
Enter this guy from Salvation Army. I loved the slightly smaller size, but still lots of storage and space for homework and a sewing machine.
Here it is after MANY days of sanding off that ugly dark brown stain and finish! Already looking better.
And here it is done! I had to negotiate a bit so the whole thing didn't end up magenta, but I think Little E did well with the drawer pulls. Stay tuned for the matching (and I mean hot pink) stool I'm working on now.
With the desk finally done, and Little E sewing up a storm, I had some time to get back to my machine too. First up, some snack sacks for three friends starting new schools. Pattern based on this tutorial.
Next up, a book sling for Little A. She starts preschool this year and was in need of a spot for her books. Remember the one I made for Little E? That was already 3 years ago!
Last but not least, I couldn't resist this "apple for the teacher". Based on this tutorial and using this pattern, I sewed this up the morning school started (it's super quick). I have another one for Little A's teacher for next week, too.
Phew! I think that makes us officially ready for the start of school! Now, to get to some selfish sewing (and a giveaway for all of you)...stay tuned...
