Sunday 1 July 2012

A pretty crafty bedroom?

My vintage spool holder now has a fresh coat of white paint (thanks Paul), it will one day sit in my new pretty crafty bedroom.  And speaking of my new pretty crafty bedroom, above is a photo of how it looks right now ... not so pretty!  In fact, rather unattractive and very cold, just when we are having another spell of cold weather too!  We decided this time we would do things properly, which means adding insulation to the outside walls of the bedroom (that's right, there wasn't any insulation originally in our home).  An electrician is coming tomorrow for some wiring then the insulation can be added so a couple more nights in this cold room.  Never mind, I will keep my chin up and keep the goal of a pretty crafty bedroom firmly in my mind!  As you may be able to imagine, things are in a bit of a mess around here so I have only managed a bit of hand sewing, three more Farmers Wife blocks:  #5 Bat Wing; #80 Single Wedding Star; and #91 Strawberry Basket.  Wendy xx

22 comments:

  1. A new craft room is exciting!!! The weather hasn't been that flash really-althou we had a frost this morning and on the shady side of the house at 1.30pm its still there! Have a great weekend, Michelle.

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  2. Hello Wendy,

    Hope to see you snug as a bug in your new room soon. The insulation will make the world of difference. The spool holder came up a treat, does it swivel around?

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  3. The spool holder looks so pretty with its new coat of paint and all those spools in it... will be great to get your room but it is worth the extra time to do a great job...
    Hugz

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  4. I love you spool holder and your room will be your special place when it;s all done. Lucky you. hugs, Sharon

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  5. Hello Charlie and Wendy, love your spool idea...nothing like a fresh coat of paint...enjoyed seeing y our farmers wife blocks...Hugs, O'faigh

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  6. the little spools look gorgeous on their new stand. Love how you have arranged them. Can't wait to see your new room.

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  7. Wendy it will be fantastic when you are finished,love the vintage spool holder.xx

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  8. Love the spool holder - but it's a bit of a giveaway.... I see lots of blues and pinks there LOL Hope the insulation goes in soon to your crafty bedroom

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  9. Oh, looks like you have your work cut out, but a new craft room is definitely worth the effort so 'eyes on the prize'!

    Love the made over spool holder too.

    S x

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  10. I'm sure it will be worth it when it's done! The weather isn't looking good for the week ahead you might have to wear a woolly hat to bed!

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  11. Your spool holder is very nice !
    I understand you can't do more blocks in your room !! ;)
    Wait and soon you'll have a comfortable crafty room !!
    Florence

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  12. Loving your spool holder and a new bedroom reno is so exciting...especially a crafty bedroom! We made over our bedroom last year with a lick of paint and new carpet...it has made the world of difference!
    Lisa

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  13. Oohh a crafty bedroom, that sounds like fun, your spool holder looks fabulous.
    Have a wonderful week

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  14. I love your vintage spool holder. How exciting soon having a new room to decorate. The single wedding star block is beautiful. Tracee xx

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  15. Your spool holder looks clean and fresh painted white and all of the coloured spools ordered look very pretty. Keep warm Wendy I hope you won't be without walls for too long. x

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  16. Exciting times ahead for you with a special room to do your creating. I hear that folks that have had insulation put in their homes are amazed at much warmer they are.....good luck & have fun!

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  17. Spool holder has come up very nice. I understand all about plasterers, sparkies and all that! lol. It will be so worth it in the end and the insulation makes all the difference too.

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  18. Wendy what a neat thread holder. Can not wait to see your new room all finished. It will be so much fun when it is finished.
    Hugs
    donna

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  19. Looking forward to seeing your new sewing room come together.. how exciting... :-)

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  20. Hope the weather warms up somewhat for you..will watch out for the finished product...

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  21. The spool holder has been wonderfully transformed and all the work in your new craft room will be worth it :-)

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  22. Hi Wendy,
    Your spool holder looks great, and your new craft room will be a place to relax and do what you love, enjoy it.
    Hugs,
    Laura :0)

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