I Saw the Buttons-Theme Rug and Fabric

When we were in Pittsburgh last week, I saw the buttons-theme rug and fabric at IKEA that Ruthie blogged about here. 

Size: 6' 5" x 4' 4" (195 x 133 cm). From the IKEA website: "The dense, thick pile dampens sound and provides a soft surface to walk on."

I didn't buy it because of the dense, thick pile (and maybe also because of the size). And it's too heavy to hang on the wall. However, if I can figure a way to rearrange my sewing room to place it away from where I scoot around on my chair-on-wheels, I'll go back and get it. Maybe I have a little space for a comfy chair and lamp; I would love that!

I also found the buttons fabric:

It's 59" wide and only $5.99 per yard. The particular bolt of fabric I saw, unfortunately, had smudge marks every 10 to 15 inches, darn it, because it is also so cute.

Between the two, I liked the rug better; it was just somehow more pleasing to the eye. One or both of these may find their way to my house one of these days. It's a week later and I'm still thinking about them!  

If you are near an IKEA store, take a look and let me know what you think. I don't think they are available to purchase from the website. Oh, and thanks, Ruthie!

Blessings and peace..

It's Time to Sew

How do I know this? Because my new and newly decorated clock says so.

I was at Joann's yesterday, with a 50% off coupon in my purse. I didn't find what I was looking for, but I spotted a plain wall clock that would work for my clockless sewing room. It was $19.99, but with my coupon, just over $10. Hmmm...

Harris White Wall Clock

Plain, really plain. Which almost suits me. Okay, I've got an idea...

If you look really closely, you can see the blue thread taped down.

Here's a close up.

I've gathered my supplies: clock to decorate, 12 buttons, glue gun, and tile (not pictured: rubbing alcohol and Q-tips). I am all thumbs when it comes to glue guns. How do people manage all of those wispy threads of glue that appear everywhere? Oh, here's my tip about glue guns. Use a tile (leftover from your most recent remodeling project) to set your glue gun on while it's heating up and in between uses. That will minimize the number of glue gobs you'll have to clean up later.

After cleaning the back of the buttons and the edge of the clock with rubbing alcohol, I glued the buttons on. Inserted a battery, set the time, and it's ready to hang on the wall. Almost.

Reset the time, now that Daylight Savings time is over.

Louie, will you please hang my new clock on the wall?

What other ways could you use this idea? How about sport-theme stickers for a sports fan, kitchen/food-theme stickers for a gourmet cook? Or instead of stickers, pictures cut from magazines glued on. Pictures of books...gardening-theme stickers. Pink and purple glitter glue shapes (stars, circles, etc.) for a sweet little girl. Stickers or pictures of favorite saints. As long as it's lightweight and can be glued, you can make it!

Blessings and peace...