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Monday, July 16, 2012

My new Sewing Machine Cover



With a pack of charm squares, plus a half hexagon template, a little more fabric and I have a new sewing machine cover that I love! 

Cut and sewn into rows

The rows sewn together

Two borders added on both sides

I decided to use a pieced hexagon top that I had made a while ago to make a cover for my sewing machine.  With a little more fabric for two borders, ties, binding,  backing and batting it went together easily and quickly. I chose to use free motion quilting, I am out of practice so it was nice to get in a little on a smaller project like this.
  If you go  here to Randi's blog, ihavetosay,  you can see her tutorial, that is where I initially found the idea!


This is the way it looks all sewn, quilted, ties sewn in place and bound. 

It will cover this sewing machine. 

Front, after being washed and dried. Love the crinkled look.

Back



I followed the tutorial mostly, with a few modifications, and measurements to fit my machine.

I originally made this for my other sewing machine, except after it was washed and dried, it was a tighter fit than I wanted. I thought I had allowed for shrinkage but it was not quite enough. I guess that means I will have to make another one!

 It was fun and easy to make. Maybe you have an unfinished patchwork piece that you could use to make into a sewing machine cover!
By Clara {Clover and Violet} at 5:18 AM

32 comments:

  1. KelseyJuly 16, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    ADORABLE!! Love it :)

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  2. Jonathan & ElizabethJuly 16, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    So Cute! I've just started free motion machine quilting and for my first project I made a roll up travel changing pad - this project (sized appropriately) would make the cutest changing pad! I just love the hexagons.

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  3. Cindy SharpJuly 16, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    It looks great. I think I need to make one,......wonder if I could make one long arm sized....hmmmm

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  4. JenJuly 16, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I love it! I'm thinking of doing a similar one using paper piecing triangles

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  5. Bethany (Make Me A Quilt)July 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    It's so pretty! I have a charm pack I wasn't sure what to do with and your hexagons have me inspired :) Really nice work!

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  6. Tara KnightJuly 16, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I love it! It's so pretty and fun!

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  7. DeborahJuly 16, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    This is just beautiful! I love the half hexagon idea....must try it!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    That's adorable...now I want one! =) Great job.

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  9. Carrie P.July 16, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    It is a beautiful way to dress up your machine. well done.

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  10. JoanJuly 16, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful! I love Ruby, too! Have a nice day!

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  11. Tracey JacobsenJuly 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    this is so pretty! ♥

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  12. KarenJuly 16, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    So adorable! But I have to admit, I'm totally in love with the chicken on your hutch!

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  13. vintage greyJuly 16, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Clara!! I just love it!! So beautiful! I am need of a cover for my sewing machine, so this is perfect!! Thank you for sharing!! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  14. ~Kelie~July 16, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    It's gorgeous!!!!

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  15. DonnaJuly 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I love this too! Ruby is one of my favorite fabrics.
    Hugs
    Donna

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  16. Jennie {Clover and Violet}July 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Ooh I love it! And I love how the prints of Ruby make it look like they're whole hexagons! Now to get myself off the computer and start sewing, thanks for the inspiration! Love you!

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  17. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 16, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    OOo I love this!! It's so pretty and cute! :) Hope you have a happy day! xo Holly

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  18. BendingPins.comJuly 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    So sweet, I love Bonnie & Camille's fabric lines, Vintage Modern is probably my favorite followed closely by Ruby and Marmalade!

    Also love that half hexie template, much quicker than English paper piecing!!

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  19. Kate RJuly 16, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    So cute! Your sewing machine looks very happy to have such a lovely cover :) I have been meaning to make one for ages now. Maybe this will be the inspiration I need!

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  20. LibbyJuly 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Too cute ~ Thanks for sharing ~

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  21. JenniferJuly 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    So cute!! I've been needing to make a cover for my new machine. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Jennifer :)

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  22. dannyscotlandJuly 16, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I should make something like that for my machine--yours is so pretty.

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  23. SusanJuly 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful!

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  24. VickiTJuly 16, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Ooh beautiful cover. I have plans to make the baby tumbler machine cover for my MIL and was going to do it for her quilt along actually. Sadly, things beyond my control happened and I've not been able to get it started yet. I love hexies though so yours really is another I love so much.

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  25. Quilter KathyJuly 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    This is so adorable...I love it!

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  26. LesleyJuly 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    This is just so cute...you're so clever!

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  27. DarleneJuly 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    OMG, Clara, it's beyond adorable! Thank you for sharing.

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  28. koraleeJuly 16, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    What talent you have..to be able to whip that up...pure delight and the colours are amazing. xoxoox

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  29. trishJuly 17, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Oh so cute Clara!! :o)

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  30. KathleenJuly 17, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Oh my gosh - I LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing - I am going to get one of those templates asap!
    Blessings!

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  31. Amy, a redeemed sheepJuly 17, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    LOVE IT! Love the template! I need one, too...

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  32. CarlaJuly 17, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Cute sewing machine clover. I love me some hexagons!!

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