Ready to Par-tay!!!!

 

Last year, when Ms Sweetie finally was able to join the family (and actually a long time before), I realized that pretty “quilties” were desperately needed for my machines…..well, at least most of them…..the ones that sat out and are used fairly regularly/the most. I have been reading, and told, how dust covers were not just something that would dress up the sewing area they, also, perform the necessary function of keeping them dust free and, let me tell you, living in a rural/farm area creates a ton of dust!!! I had, also decided that, rather than do a totally different cover for each machine, I would piece together a large quilt topper to be cut in to the appropriate sizes. Enter a beautiful jelly roll from Moda called “Cabbages and Roses”, some Kona solid in medium gray and shiny viskose thread from Sulky in pink. The strips became a “jelly roll 1600” and more than enough for all that was needed.  Most all sewing machines are pretty straight forward when it comes to some type of cover but the configuration of Ms S presented some unique/special challenges. So, always wanting to get the more difficult task out of the way first, I proceeded to create some type of paper pattern to work from. It came together easily and, with the addition of some Velcro to secure the front flap, Ms Sweetie went from this:to this…………….

 

 

 

Front flap, secured under left edge with Velcro closure.

 

And now Ms. Sweetie is beautiful and cozy……and (outdoor)  dust protected!