Sewing Room Furniture

Grandma's sewing table is almost finished. I haven't installed the drawers yet because I'm trying to decide if I want to paint little flowers on the fronts of them?


Now the table is the right height for Grandma and her little chair. I'm still looking for her sewing machine...

I'm also working on my mini sewing cabinet. It is a copy of the real one my Grandfather made. Installing tiny hinges is really difficult! They come with teensy tiny nails but I gave up on those and will glue them in place.

This morning I got distracted (again) and found more inspiration at Jane Coslick Cottages. She showed a cute hat rack yesterday that I just had to try making in miniature. Click here to see.


This is a hat that Kat-the-hat-lady made just for Grandma. I've ordered two more. I just couldn't resist. I love Kat's hats!

Hope you have a beautiful day!

Shoe Polish and Stain

The good thing about making a mistake is that you have the chance to try something new. I took the sewing table apart and made new sides. Now it will be the correct height.

For the finish, I tried using Plaid maple stain right out of the bottle. As you can see, that didn't work.


Then I tried rubbing neutral shoe polish on the wood to seal it. Here you can see the pieces of the table with the shoe polish and one light coat of stain. Much better.


Now I'm gluing the table back together again.


I'm happy with how it looks so far. I think Grandma will appreciate that it will be the right height too. I wouldn't want her to get a sore back from leaning over a table that was too short. :D

Hope you have a nice day!

Grandma's Sewing Table

Grandma loves her new sewing table. Me? I'm not so sure.

I didn't realize until I took this photo that the table is about 1/2" too short. I could leave it as it is, but I don't think I would be happy with it.

Guess it's back to the wood and Dremel again. All I need to do is make new side and back pieces. I'm glad that it's not quite finished.



Measure twice. Cut once. Photos don't lie.

Second Anniversary Project

Today is the second anniversary of Beautiful Mini Blessings! There won't be much time for celebrating here. I've got work to do!

Grandma needs a sewing table. I found my inspiration and got busy. So far I've cut the pieces from 1/16" basswood. I used my dear Dremel to shape the sides.


The little chair came with my "hurricane house." I can't wait to get started remodeling that house. But first, I have a garage to build and a beach house to finish!

I propped up the sewing table pieces so you can see how it will look.


I still need to make two drawers. This should keep me busy for the rest of the day. I also have to find Grandma's sewing machine. I know it's around here somewhere...

I really appreciate each and every one of you! Your visits and comments these past two years have really made every day special.


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