Friday, July 1, 2011

Simply couldn’t help myself

A year or so ago I bought myself a little pressie. It was something I’d seen on ebay and just couldn’t resist…July 2011 010They’re original old Singer treadle drawers that have been made into the cutest little cabinet, complete with the gawjus decals on the side.July 2011 012Well if you’re a fellow stitcher/crafter … then I’m sure you’ll understand when I say that already these drawers are full to overflowing. So ……… what’s a stitcher to do, but buy more :o). Look what I found on ebay …July 2011 005It’s just perfect next to my ironing mat – I even have the most beautiful little topper to protect it!! It was originally made as a wallhanging for me by Dawn, but I’m sure my dear friend won’t mind if I use it on my new drawer, it’s such a perfick fit :o)!!!!July 2011 006 What a useful little item, I can keep my little Clover iron in the drawer, and my pretty pink everyday iron stands proudly on top :o).July 2011 007But that’s not all I bought!!! Lucky for me the seller of this little item was local, so I could pick it up. But when I got there he showed me some others that he had. Now I think you probably already know what I did don’t you???!!!!!! Yep, I bought another LOL …July 2011 009This time a set of 3 drawers.

I simply couldn’t resist lol.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend ……

27 comments:

pamkennison said...

How lovely Joy, you are one lucky girl :) Last year hubby found me a restored treadle and I would love to have some more drawers, will have to look on ebay myself :) Cant wait for the new pattern

Cheers

Pam

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Joy-Belle! I'm not surprised that you didn't resist ... I don't think I could have either! What wonderful recycled treasures you found! :0) My poor old singer is beyond restoration, I think, but I sure do find the drawers a handy storage space! :0) Have a fabulous weekend - Bear Hugs! KRIS

Sheila said...

Oh what a neat idea and wonderful use for those old drawers that have so much character , lucky you!

Allie said...

Oh my word those are gorgeous - good for you!!!!!!!

Terry said...

Love the drawers! Someday when I have a sewing room I'd love to get some of those! :0)

wonderwoman said...

what brilliant little drawers, i'm not surprised you couldn't resist them!!

xx

Needled Mom said...

Wow!!! Those are such a fabulous addition to your studio.

Abby and Stephanie said...

A lovely find and yes, you had to have it!!!

Cath Ü said...

All I have to say is I am sooooo jealous...
well done Joy

Cath Ü

Jeanette said...

Lucky you. Love those drawers. Will have to look on eBay now myself. :) Hugs,

RobynLouise said...

What luck to find another set the same! Wood always looks so nice and you probably have lots of trinkets to fill them with.

Fiona said...

Those are lovely - I'm not surprised you found them irresistable.....
Hugz

Dawn said...

Oh Joy they look like their meant to be in your room... amazing designs on them too....Love the little runner.. eh eh
Hugs Dawn x x x

Julia said...

What great finds Joy...I've never seen anything like them here..
Looks like i need to go Ebay shopping.
Julia ♥

Bev C said...

Hello Joy,

My Aunty gave me some of these when she saw I had a old treadle sewing machine base which I made into a table. I will have to get mine down from the top of the cupboard and actually use them for fabric.They look right at home in your sewing room.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo

Sew Useful Designs said...

Hi sweetie!

I wouldn't be able to resist, either!!! I've been eyeing off these drawers on ebay for ages!!

Gorgeous sweetie, and such a cute little table runner from Dawn - just perfick!!!

Hugs sweetie! Vikki xoxoxoxo

Daisy Jayne said...

just magic...I could not have had the power to resit also....lucky you

Fee said...

Oh you lucky thing they are gorgeous !!! I fell in love with them when I was in your cave. And now you have more.... Hugs - Fee XX

By Hoki Quilts said...

What super finds - you're a tinny one being able to come across such fab pieces and look at the richness of colour that glows from the 'real' wood.
hugs - Miche'le

Roseanne said...

They are all so very nice and lot of drawers to put your bits and peices in handy!!hand!! handy....

Susan said...

Joy, they are just lovely. I am about to create a Sewing Space - sew I might be on the lookout for them too and if they are local to you - they can't be far from me!! Ooooh that could be dangerous!

Anonymous said...

Hi Joy - those are just gorgeous! I love it when you find treasures like that.

Chris H said...

OOOO you lucky, lucky tart! They are just beautiful! *drool*

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

I would have had to have that too! It's fantastic!
xx, shell

Indigo Blue said...

Your ebay find is lovely but I love your runner too.
I really should make a new ironing board cover.
Hi from Cornwall, UK

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Envious just doesn't describe what I am feeling. ;-)
Well done on acquiring those gorgeous goodies!!
Hugs
Jen
xx

De said...

Im with Jenny on that - ENVIOUS!!!!!