Last night I whipped this together to keep all our serving pieces organized and tidy. We rarely use them (the big, fancy-looking silver ones), and that means they’re just in the way of the things we need.
I didn’t follow any tutorials on this, although there are countless patterns for crayon, pencil, silverware, etc. roll-ups available online and in books. Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts has a nice one, in fact. But I just made this one up according to the measurements of my largest serving piece. I only divided it into 4 compartments (though I may add more).
The appliqué was the easiest and fastest part (and my favorite). I used something like Wonder-Under between the layers and then just stitched inside the design with my sewing machine. I like that it isn’t precise. The fabric is from vintage hankies I found a couple years ago in an antique store.
Any new projects in your kitchen? I’d love to hear about them!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:27 am
I had a dream last night that Tulsa was just an hour away from me…and I came over to your house and we sat around and embroidered various projects for your kitchen while Emily and Jacob calmly sat in the corner and watched. :)
I miss embroidering with you…
October 21st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
This is really pretty and a great space-saving idea! Unfortunately I’m always in such a hurry in the kitchen, it’s the last place I ever organize or do projects.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Hey, but what happens when there’s a life or death situation and I need the big silver spoon with the ridges right away or the WORLD WILL END?????
October 21st, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Haha… exactly.
October 21st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
That’s a great idea! I love how your project turned out. I haven’t had any big projects in the kitchen recently…but I do want to make some new place mats for winter.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
How gorgeous, I just love the applique and the colour combination.
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 am
I’m loving those red curtains…
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 pm
so so cute! I love the applique :)
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:10 am
Very cute! I LOVE the applique you did on top. I’ve tried Wonder Under. Does it really keep the edges from fraying? I wonder what happens when you wash it it….?
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:11 am
I meant, I’ve NEVER tried Wonder Under. :)