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Saturday, February 19

sewing machine drawers

I've had these drawers from an old treadle sewing machine for over forty years. I love them and they make the perfect little end table. I decided it was time to paint them,( after 40 years anything could use a new paint job)


 I didn't even bother to sand it down, just painted it with my new favorite creamy yellow color.







 I love the detail on the drawer pulls.


 I like to sand the edges and the go over then with mahogany stain rather than using the gel stain.

 The details show up better with lots of distressing.

 Amazing what a little paint can do!

I think it looks so much happier now and perfect in my front room.
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11 comments:

  1. foreverdecoratingFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love sewing machine drawers but don't have any at the current time. Yours turned out so pretty and the details are awesome.

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  2. Handy Man, Crafty WomanFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    what a cute piece! I love it.

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  3. the old white houseFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Love those drawers... they remind me of a little table I had years ago, wish I would have never gotten rid of it! Theresa xoxo

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  4. AudreyFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM

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  5. AudreyFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I LOVE this piece! Great choice on the color! Really, I like all of your furniture "fixes", but this one especially!!

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  6. Ann @ makethebestofthingsFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    That is just yummy! It went from unhappy caramel to vintage lemon chiffon with fine shabby details. Just gorgeous.

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  7. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    A great piece, and I love it painted that creamy yellow. Looks great.

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  8. Danylle McLainFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    What a treasure! Looks lovely painted.
    ~Danylle

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  9. Teresa@Much-A-DoMarch 4, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Oooooh-this piece is just wonderful - painted or not! But I do love the creamy yellow - one of my favorite colors. Might be why my house siding is creamy yellow :)

    Teresa@Much-A-Do

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