Sewing Machine Cabinet Make~Over. . .

While the winds whip fiercely through On Crooked Creektt upstairs. . .
downstairs in Studio One, there too, is a flurry of activity!!!

"Mr. Ed" and I have made a joint effort 
to turn this ordinary sewing machine cabinet. . .

 into something extraordinary!

This sewing machine cabinet was purchased for a display cabinet 
when I had a Handmade Cards with a Vintage Flair business in Studio One.

After closing the business,
I had planned to use this cabinet to hold my sewing machine.

What seemed simple to me was not to be!

So~o~o. . .
for several years it has set in Studio One.

Moved about from one~spot~to~another,
I decided it was finally time for a make~over!


"Mr. Ed" and I both took turns sanding the top.
Whatever had been applied in the 1930's kept "gumming up" the sandpaper!

Persistence paid off. . .
after "Mr. Ed" applied two coats of Dark Walnut stain 
and a coat of protective sealer, I began to paint the bottom portion.

"Mr. Ed" removed the cabinet front for ease in painting.
On the back of the brass hinges was the word, Italy!
Had we not removed all the hardware, this would have gone without notice.

Coat #1. . .
 gave me a hint of what the outcome of our combined efforts would become!

Coat #2. . .
While waiting for the paint to dry,
I painted the brass hardware the same hue as the cabinet base.
Then, I applied dry brushing to the outer detail of the cabinet pull 
with a touch of creamy ivory paint to enrich the detailing!

We have had quite a chuckle about the "upside down" cabinet pull!!!
I think the center of the cabinet pull resembles a "crown"!

After reviewing the "before" photos,
"Mr. Ed" gladly changed the cabinet pull to the proper position!

We used MinWax Dark Walnut Stain for the cabinet top,
MinWax Polyurethane Clear Gloss Protective Sealant,
Sherwin~Williams Agreeable Gray for the cabinet base and 
Sherwin~Williams White Hyacinth for the dry brushing technique.

I may add  a bit more dry brushing,
but for now I am quite pleased with the sewing machine cabinet. . .
and even more saddened that my sewing machine won't fit inside!!!

So~o~o. . .
I'll be content to enjoy this lovely piece of furniture
until it is placed in our booth at the Unique Antique Market Spring Show!

Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining. . .

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And. . .

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday!

And. . .

Debra @ Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday!

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