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Plotting a cover-up

A cover-up for a piano that is... What were you thinking? *snicker*

Noticed a thin layer of dust blanketing Wally this morning just before I began our usual bonding sessions, making music. Got me thinking that I should get a proper cover to keep the dust from getting into Wally's innards. If you're unconvinced about getting a piano cover, read this.

Google-d "piano dust covers" and the asking prices floored me. So did the next natural thing: research how to make one. 

So basically, we need to measure the darn thing. Used this as a guide.

Then Google-d for inspiration...

This lady used 5 metres of fabric from Ikea. Thanks for the guide on how much material to buy :) The hubs not feeling the ruffles though...

He said this looked "meh" but it serves its purpose, no?

< Here's my general idea of how it should look like. Let's call it "my design" for simplicity sake.

Next step is to measure Wally and make a paper pattern. Stay tuned for what happens next. 

In the mean time, the hubs got me this little helper. Isn't it a cutie-pie? (,")

Pin-cushion curiosity...

My current pin cushion (a piece of sponge cut into a shirt shape) is starting to get a little worn around the middle. Poor thing! So I've been considering a replacement.

I've seen these cutesy pin cushions for sale in some haberdasheries (usually the neighbourhood / mom-and-pop types rather than the modern crafters-haven) and almost all Chinese bridal necessity shops sell them.

Photo borrowed from Carmen Maldonado of NostalgiaNest on Etsy

What piqued my interest was seeing the stacked ones that Sereni & Shentel have in their fabulous workshop!

Then I stumbled upon Gertie's blogpost about the tomato pin cushion and the accompanying comments made me LOL. Now I'm seriously considering a sawdust filled tomato with an emery strawberry attached!

Maybe I should DIY my own pumpkin pin cushion, instead since I'm in an DIY mood these days. You can learn how-to everything from the internet. It's UH-MAZING!!

I found this tutorial from Fiskars website. The best part is the difficulty rating which says "Beginner".

Designed by Patti Milazzo

Now, if only I had a sewing machine... (",)