I made a new cover for my big board ironing board today. The old one was the one that came with the board. It was plain off white cotton canvas fabric and was a real mess from years of use. I’ve washed it which I think was actually a mistake. I washed it in cold water and air dried as instructed, but it shrunk anyways and never fit the board after that. From trying to force it onto the board the elastic gave out. So I ordered some beautiful cotton canvas from Joann’s to make a replacement. Instead of elastic I used cotton cording in the casing for a drawstring. I had to have my husband help to pull it nice and tight and tie the cord.
I received the ballots of the people that voted for my recycle piece. I was surprised that I won the popular vote with only 6 votes. Apparently there were only 39 total votes which make 6 votes about 15%. I was told the rest of the votes were scattered. There were only 19 entries in the show. So I guess either the show was not well attended or most people don’t vote.
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The best part of getting the ballots was reading the comments. Here are the comments…..
“Amazing Story!”
“The loving image of the artist’s sewing/embroidery. The velum drawing made by their dad-as precise and skillful as the draftsman, and so tender.”
“Genius!!! (It’s my wife)”
“Well crafted, simple/ effective interpretation.”
So those are nice comments. It certainly points out how important the story behind my piece was. It could be why I won.
Thanks for reading. Linking to Nina-Marie https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/
Chris
Gorgeous board cover which should be really inviting in the studio. I have a regular canvas cover with ruler markings on it for my regular ironing board which uses a drawstring to snug it up. It is indeed to do that by oneself! I have washed it once after which I couldn't get the ruler lines/markings straight again but I only used them occasionally as a guide, not a real measuring tool.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get to read those comments. It confirms what I may have said to you in private about the value of well crafted artist statement and a meaninful story behind your work.
That is a lovely cover but my first thought is that it may bleed colour into what every you are pressing with steam or spraying on water. I have a table 60 x 90 for cutting, pinning and ironing. The top layer of canvas is put on damp, secured underneath with industrial staples and when dry is tight as a drum. I'm so lucky it is a fabulous work area.
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