Monday, May 16, 2011

A Cover Up and a Giveaway!



Bernie Bernina was already needing a cover up when Shea, from Empty Bobbin, asked me to test her new pattern "Cover Up" a few weeks ago. The truth is that Bernie had been standing around naked most of the time, so this cover up idea came none too soon!
 Isn't it cute? The best thing about this great new pattern is that it can be made to fit any sewing machine out there. Shea gives specific directions for measuring your machine before you begin to insure a perfect fit. Now, you may notice something added to Bernie's cover that is not shown in the pattern....a ruffle! That's because, in testing we discovered a change that needed to be made, so my cover turned out a tad too short. (Isn't it wonderful to know that a designer wants to make sure that her pattern is perfect before she publishes it!) I simply added a little ruffle to the bottom and now it's just the right length...and feminine, too. (Bernie likes everyone to know that she's a girl.)
My mailman has been really busy making deliveries to my house over the last few days! There are around 40 participating in the I Spy Swap and the charm squares are coming in....so fun! If you haven't entered the swap yet and would like to, there is still time. You can find the specifics here. 

Mr. Mailman also delivered an extra Cover Up pattern from Shea. She was so nice to want to include you in her latest creative endeavor. If you would like to win this pattern for yourself, just leave me a comment telling me if your sewing machine usually stands naked like mine  or what she wears to keep warm and dust free. One comment with an email address  = one valid entry!  I'll draw a winner on Wednesday afternoon.
Either way, I'm sure she would love a new outfit!
#A winner has been chosen and the give away is now closed. The Cover Up pattern is available on line from the Fat Quarterly Shop here.
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40 comments:

  1. Needled MomMay 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    A friend and I were just saying last week that we needed to make covers for our machines. Yours looks great.

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  2. SallieMay 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    My sewing machine stands naked. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. AndreaMay 16, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    mine is naked right now :( she wants a cover!!

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  4. JennyMay 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    naked machine here...my machine even came with a cover...a hard plastic cover...wonder where that is?

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    LOL...I have a plastic cover for my one machine...but forget to put it on. My Brother came with a hard cover and I normally put that back on, but it's not pretty. My other machine is totally naked. =( poor thing! =)

    Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

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  6. Michelle McCrayMay 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I really never thought of it this way, but my machine is naked. A cover-up would be a good idea since summer is coming and the sun is finally shining in our sewing room window :0) Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  7. DebbieMay 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    YES my machine is naked! Nearly every time I sit down to sew, I scold myself! Would love this pattern to make things right!

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  8. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Mine is naked! I keep thinking I should make one but had no idea how to do it. This would help a lot!

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  9. Kelly O.May 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    my horizon came with a boring black cover. i'd love to make a new one!

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  10. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    NAKED! I just can't find something I like to cover it up with... Hope you can help with that. :)

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  11. KatheGMay 16, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    NEKED!!!!! - That's Southern for naked. Poor machine sometimes will have a cloth over it but most of the time just plain naked. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Material MaryMay 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Hi, my sewing machine stands naked, I'm embarrassed to say. She needs a cover badly.
    Mary

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  13. ShelleyMay 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    My machine is completely naked at all times! She needs some cute clothes :)

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  14. YoleMay 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    No, my Bernie is not naked - it has a piece of interfacing (!) over it. It needs a nice cover. Hope we win!

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  15. yorkie momMay 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    My poor sewing machine. Alone, cold and... naked... Please help her! gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)

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  16. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Ellen Elna stands naked as a jaybird...love the test you did. Really cute stuff!

    pamelanees@gmail.com

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  17. DiMay 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Mine too! I would love to make a pretty fabric cover for my Bernie from this pattern :-)

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  18. Side StitchesMay 16, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh goodness. My machine also stands around naked most of the time. I have a hard plastic cover that came with the machine, but I have to unplug everything to put it on and then the cords fall behind the desk and make it difficult to get her up and running again. So I usually just leave her there to collect dust and all kinds of other unhealthy things. Poor thing.

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  19. @prilMay 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    My machine is extremely naked. So much so, that she screams, begs me every time I look at her to make her a nice looking dress. Sewing machines like to look nice too. Especially when at sewing circles because she never knows who she will meet.

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  20. D'AnneMay 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    It is sad but mine has always been naked. But with a gorgeous cover like this I might actually dress her!!

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  21. CharMay 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    My 'Nina has a hard cover but my poor Juki has a pretty ratty plastic cover. Jasmine Juki could use a new cover!

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  22. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    My sewing machine is always naked!

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  23. ValerieMay 16, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love Shea's patterns - so great and always so detailed (and usually lots of color pictures). I use the hard plastic cover that came with my machine, but I'd love to dress things up a bit!

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  24. epbanMay 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Mine has a plastic cover and would love to get "dressed up"!

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  25. quiltingdiva07May 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    It sounds like there is an epidemic of naked sewing machines, mine included! What a great pattern, thanks for the giveaway!

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  26. manybooksMay 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    SO cute! My machine wears only her birthday suit...
    And I'm cutting my squares for I SPY tonight :) Wooohooo!

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  27. AnitaMay 16, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Naked and next to a window with the blind up!

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  28. Joanna @ ShapeMothMay 17, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Recently I took part in machine cover swap on flickr :) Now my little machine has a beautiful cover. Before, well... it was standing mostly undressed.

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  29. GigiQuiltsMay 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    My machine is naked as well as my 2nd machine that sits out!! I love the cover that you made. Looks like a great pattern.

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  30. GillMay 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    My machine would love a cover too!

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  31. SharonMay 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Sometimes I drape fabric over my Bernie if I know I won't be using her for awhile, but usually she's buck nekkid.

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  32. Sew DistractedMay 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    My sewing machine is jealous, and wants a pretty cover up too :) sewdistracted at hotmail dot com

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  33. MelissaMay 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    My sewing machine is named Betty Ramsey, and she is a nudist at the moment. I have had every intention of dressing her, but I'm s-l-o-w getting it actually done!

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  34. lindarooMay 17, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Nakies! Sitting there in the middle of the room with nothing on, poor dear. Neglected? No, but not honored as she should be!

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  35. FlourishingPalmsMay 17, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Would you believe... my sewing machine wears a bath towel, just as though you've just interrupted a shower. But it's a CUTE bath towel with a cow trim!

    Thanks for this nice giveaway, and the chance to win.

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  36. Kelly IreneMay 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    How fun to test a brand new pattern. I keep saying my "next" project will be a cover for my machine, but that keeps getting pushed back. I would love to win the pattern and finally make one!

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  37. KellMay 18, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Such a cute cover! My old sewing machine is in a cabinet. So when it's not being used it just drops out of sight. My new machine is currently sitting on my cutting table. I just need to make room for the table that I bought with it but it will need a cover also.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  38. awyoungMay 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Mine is naked too!! What a great offer!!
    awyoung(at)mail(dot)com

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  39. PaulaMay 19, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    My beloved Bernina stands NAKED!!! EEEK!

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  40. lizMay 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I just graduated from a cheapo Brother purchased at Costco to a Janome 6600. She's naked right now but I hope to sew her a beautiful cover one day soon! thanks for the opp to win a pattern. how can I buy one if I don't, and is it already available?

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