I had a guest in my studio this past weekend. It was a toaster!
Appliances aren't that attractive and some people prefer to keep theirs concealed under a decorative cover. Marjorie, a patron from my former antiques shop and tea room, gave me a call last week. A few years back, I made a cover for her two slice toaster, shown here. Marjorie has just upgraded to a four slice model, so she wanted a new custom made toaster cozy.
I spent the morning on Monday sewing up the new cozy. I really like how it turned out. And when Marjorie picked it up yesterday, she was pleased with it, too. Isn't it sweet?
Now that's a well-dressed toaster!
(This post is linked to Kimba's DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land. Check it out!)
Susan
Hi, I have featured this lovely idea in a blog post called 20 ways with piping. Please check it out if you’d like.
http://sewandthecity.blogspot.com/2011/09/twenty-ways-with-piping.html
Best regards
Irina
Posted by: Irina | September 23, 2011 at 04:32 PM
That turned out darling! And I love old tablecloths too, thinking of using those as an inspiration to redo the kitchen colors! karen....
Posted by: karen | April 08, 2010 at 09:16 AM
I have a toaster just like this but it is red, but it is looking a little sad now that it is older, I would love a toaster cover....do you have instructions for this???? I don't sew much but I have a friend that does that would help me....I just stopped in your blog for a minute and I have been here 20!!!! Thanks!
Posted by: sandy McClay | October 05, 2009 at 01:47 AM
What a beauty! I love the print =)
Posted by: Claire | September 30, 2009 at 08:57 AM
love it.. looks nice!
Posted by: {better than candy} | September 26, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Nicely done! I'm not usually a fan of appliance covers, but this one won me over. Bravo for giving the vintage tablecloth new life. Your extra touches of the border along the bottom, buttons, and piping really make it special. What a wonderful friend you are!
Posted by: Mom Wald's Place | September 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Cute! That tablecloth was the perfect choice. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | September 26, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Love your work, Susan. You always have such cheerful items on your blog! Makes me happy to come by and see what you are up to. Nice job on that adorable toaster cozy.
xo Colette
Posted by: colette | September 24, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Just love how the ideas just 'pop' from your blog!
Melody
Posted by: Melody | September 24, 2009 at 05:10 PM
That is the cutest toaster cover! I love the vintage fabric. What a cheery sight it will be on your friend's counter!
Posted by: Claudia | September 24, 2009 at 09:01 AM
So cute, love the shape of it and the piping is perfect!
Posted by: Wendy | September 24, 2009 at 01:15 AM
So cute! I love anything made out of vintage tablecloth fabric, but I especially love that toaster cover- such a great idea!
Posted by: Jill | September 23, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Oh now that is a well dressed toaster! You did a great job!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | September 23, 2009 at 09:02 PM
That is one darned cute toaster cover. Probably the cutest one that I've ever seen, actually!
Posted by: Kim | September 23, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Who knew a toaster could look that good?
Posted by: barbara | September 23, 2009 at 04:56 PM
You are good, Susan! I hate appliances all over the counter but that one would be welcome.
Posted by: Christine | September 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM