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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Sewing Table

I was able to get the second table in my craft/sewing room painted last week while hubby was out of town again.   This one is my sewing table where my sewing machine sits.  The first table I painted was this one and you can read about that here.

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The sewing table was just getting a coat of Pure White chalk paint on the top since I have the bottom skirted in a toile fabric.

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Here it is after the first coat.  The Pure White is a color that can easily wind up needing three coats on a piece. 

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After the third coat and some clear wax she was done and pushed back against the wall. 

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I waited a couple of days before putting everything back in place, but it takes a long, long time for this to be truly cured.  However, I don’t have months to wait before I can use this table again for some sewing!

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Although I went with the Pure White because I wanted these tables to be white, I have to say that, as for as the lighter colors go, the Old White is my favorite.  Being a fan of Heirloom White, the Old White is very close in the chalk paint colors. 

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Not a fan of the Pure White, but since I still have half a quart left I will be using it up on certain future projects.

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I recently got another can of Old White to start my roadside rescue dresser makeover and that is up next on my painting list.  I do need to take a day to get back to finishing my sunroom valances though, so it may be a week or so before I have some pictures to share of the dresser. 

22 comments:

  1. It looks nice Kathy. I can't believe how long it takes for the wax to dry.
    Did you order the paint. I haven't found the old white....I need to order some.
    Doesn't the paint go far. I am amazed.
    Have fun busy lady.

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  2. Looks good. I like the idea of adding a skirt. I have a sewing area that needs some TLC. I think adding a skirt would help hide some of my things.

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  3. I agree the pure white is too white. Mix it with a little of the old white.

    Painting is not my thing but one of these days I want to paint the top of my sewing table.

    Xoxo

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  4. That turned out great! I love how it looks with the toile fabric draped below it. I think that's the problem I have is not letting things cure long enough before I put something on top. I think I'm too impatient.

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  5. I am in love with your sewing/craft room and especially your new project. You've inspired me to dress up my sewing table.

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  6. Love your table and your room is fantastic. Great space and it is so pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Beautiful fabric...love how it hangs down. Love the wall stencil...

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  8. I love your sewing room and the saying is so cute!!...Love the toile around the table!!

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  9. It looks very nice, Kathy. I like the old whites/off whites better than the pure white, too. Can you mix a bit of other color in the pure white to tone it down a bit?

    My craft room is on my "to do" list for this Fall. I have several projects going on. Blessings- xo Diana

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  10. Oh Kathy your table is SO lovely! I have pondered skirting my desk and you have helped seal the deal! Thank you.

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  11. Cute saying above your desk, Yep, I love myself some white, I am an heirloom fan too, maybe on your other pieces you could use some dark wax or gel stain if you don't want it quite so white??

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  12. I LOVE your sewing room! Is that a Ballards chair cover? If so I have 3 and I love them all. I mix and match depending on my bedroom linens. Your decorating always looks so cozy - all your details really make a difference.

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  13. I just love your space Kathy! I bet the white does lighten your space up though. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, Gail

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  14. The white really brightens the space. You have such a beautiful work area.

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  15. Love the whites..Nice place to sew..Have a wonderful weekend...

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  16. Just love this room...the fabric, all of it! what a pretty place to sew. I think I might do more sewing in a pretty space like this!

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  17. Kathy I love the skirt, I need to make one like that. Did you make it from scratch or use something else? I think I have the same sewing machine too !
    Susan
    Homeroad.net

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  18. Your table looks great. I have never used the Pure White. I painted a chair with Old White today, and I was wondering if I should try the Pure White. Maybe I will buy that color next! I LOVE the saying on your wall. . . and I have a stack of fabric to prove it! Life to the full, Melissa

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  19. love the sewing table and how you skirted it with the toile fabric!

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  20. Great job Kathy! It looks so nice in your sewing room. I have a few paint projects on my 'to do' list and I really need to get busy. The kids start back to school on Tuesday, so hopefully I will get some projects done. Have a lovely long weekend Kathy! Angie xo

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy