I have dealt with the room.
I did not vacuum.
I did not dust.
I did not pick up, refold or put away.
I did however, seek to reassure any future visitors.
I am slightly in love with is - Is it OK to say that ? I mean it is not perfect by any means but I smile every time I walk into the sewing room. Yes its fabric , in a frame and there were probably a thousand easier ways to do it but I love it anyway.
How to:
I used Copperplate Gothic font and the letters range from 300 down to 50 in size. I just printed them out and cut them from fabric that I had adhered vliesofix (wunder under) to. You will need to use the sharpest scissors you have for nice clean letters.
I already had the frame , so using disappearing pen I marked the frame size on the white fabric and then fiddled the letters into place . Then I just peeled off the vliesofix from the back of the letters and ironed it to the fabric.
To get it looking nice and white I put a layer of thin wadding (batting) under the white fabric before I put it into the frame.
I left the fabric little too big for the frame so that after I had the back on, the fabric stuck out and I could pull at it to stretch it a bit.
The Boo Boo- My letters were nice and crisp and just before I attempted to put it in the frame , I rolled a lint roller over it to clean up bits of fluff and stuff and of course it picked up the edges of the letters and fuzzed them a bit.
So if you ever pop in to my sewing room , remember:
DO NOT PANIC ITS OFTEN WORSE
What a great motto to live by! It looks so effective on the Lime walls. The smallest letters must have been a challenge to cut out.
ReplyDeleteAck! That is PERFECT for my sewing room! :p I have a feeling the dh would NOT appreciate the sentiment, though. It's too suitable for the rest of the house, too. :lol:
ReplyDeleteSide note, your wall is very similar to the color dd has on her wall...I love it! :D
That is so cool and hilarious at the same time. I wonder if I could stick one of those at my front door.
ReplyDeletePrecious indeed!
ReplyDeleteProcrastination, thy name is Jodie. (but you are very clever and funny with it.)
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! When I worked out what it said I couldn't stop laughing. I love the way your mind works!
ReplyDeleteNEAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the lime green colour on the walls it really makes a statement... Very clever art!!! I'd love to know what makes you tick... LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteJodie ;)
That is absolutely genious!!!
ReplyDeleteI need one in every room in my house!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Jodie, ingenious way to deal with the work site. Think mine ought to read,
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Worried you'd be gone for awhile,ought to have known. Your
just a leap ahead:) Patty
I am not crafty at all. I am learning and trying, so I appreciate everything others do. ITs beautiful. Good Job.
ReplyDeleteHe he he he.I started reading your post and I was thinking,where did she get that fab picture.Then you told me you made it and also how I could make it for myself!Your are a crafting GODDESS.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Found your etsy shop after much hunting(what is it with their search engine?)love the dollies,congrats on the sales.
You go off!!!
Jodie you are so clever. It looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteAlison
how cool is that! mine would say please close the door as you leave (so as not to shock everyone with the mess).....the best thing about a craft room is closing the door so no one can complain about the mess....
ReplyDeleteI love this! I don't know why, but I want to put one in my powder room. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love that green wall, too.
Very nice
ReplyDeleteLOL! You are so right! You never did say anything about cleaning! And I love what you did, it looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat is so hilarious!
ReplyDeleteJodie, the thing I love about you is that you never quite know what's coming next. You are full of creative juices and boy do you let them fly. LOVE your work, it looks terrific!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderfull!!!!!!xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery clever!
ReplyDeleteJodie! I love this!
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant!! Really funny! I've linked to you from my blog, I hope that's OK?!
ReplyDeletesome people just have a little bit too much time on their hands.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! You are such a clever chick! By the way, how's that indian going?
I love it. What a fantastic idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that sign and how good does it look on the lime wall - bloody gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGawd does that Miss Marzie woman ever get off your back!!!
hmm lovin' it!
ReplyDeletemine would say
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You are such a hoot! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely fantastic!!!!!! And I LOVE Lissa's comment!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic!! You are so clever!
ReplyDeletexxx
The funniest thing I have read today! Love it. So true for me some days, too.
ReplyDeleteHehe, LOVE et!! you are so creative. I got nervous when I saw the hammer, and read, "I 'took care of it', but didn't clean or organize anything". I thought Oh no, she actually tore down the room with that hammer bit by bit. But as I read on I realized you didn't got raving mad :) VERY cool. I like the color of the room too. very cheerful fun place to sew for long hours!
ReplyDeleteHehe, LOVE et!! you are so creative. I got nervous when I saw the hammer, and read, "I 'took care of it', but didn't clean or organize anything". I thought Oh no, she actually tore down the room with that hammer bit by bit. But as I read on I realized you didn't got raving mad :) VERY cool. I like the color of the room too. very cheerful fun place to sew for long hours!
ReplyDeleteGreat!!!!
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Barcelona!
Very interesting and very clever!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! A great idea for home AND work!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and I'm pleased to say that I worked out the sentence before scrolling to the bottom of your post.
ReplyDeleteI GOT IT !!!!
What a great response - must remember this in future.
ReplyDeleteGreat motto - great idea. Just love how you put it all together. Genius.
can't stop laughing!!! I will copy your motto, because I really need to have this attitude :D
ReplyDeleteBy the way...fantastic blog!
love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the fabbiest things I've seen in a long time. You are a genius. x
ReplyDeletethis is fabulous Jodie! I love what it says and I love how you did it! clever you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant! Pure genius!
ReplyDeleteVery cute Jodie - it put a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, clever, and cack funny all in one. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it...very, very clever!
ReplyDeleteThat is *awesome*!! I need one for my room at school.
ReplyDeleteThat is FANTASIC!!! I need one for my sewing room!!
ReplyDeletePerfect....much better idea than cleaning :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great morning pick me up! LOL That sign is great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool.
ReplyDeletei love the color of the walls!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. And I also love the colour of your walls - what is it?
ReplyDeleteThat is funny. If you sell it on etsy, let me know!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Perhaps it is even more fitting if the letters appear a bit fuzzy!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, nice work! I agree if you ever sell any of these on etsy, make sure to let me know!
ReplyDeleteMy office studio needs all the friendly reminders it can get!
-Faythe
Director of Handmade Nation
What a great piece!
ReplyDeletebriljant! posted a piece about your blog. you make such nice things!!
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