When I was growing up I have vivid memories of the table always being nearby and in use in the living room. I have a brother and sister who are 3 years younger than me (yes they are twins) and I can remember when they were small going down for their afternoon nap and my mum would take out knitting or sewing from the table and sit with me quietly and just slowly teach me how to knit, sew, crochet etc. As soon as the twins woke up the crafting would go back into the table safely out of the way until the next day. As a small child the box always seemed quite big to me but is actually just a bit bigger than your average occasional table.
A few years ago my mum was having a clear out and sort out at home and asked me if I wanted the table - I didn't need to think about the answer and immediately said yes. It didn't matter that I didn't know where I would put it in my house I just had to have it, there are so many memories tied up in that table, not to mention the practicalities of having somewhere to store at least some of my stash of crafty stuff.
As you would expect after 40 something years of use (and some abuse) the table is showing its age (don't most 40 somethings?!), so I decided to give it a bit of a face lift and have decided that I am going to sand it down, paint it white and decoupage the lid with sewing/crafty themed images.
I have therefore been busy cutting up my crafty magazines (after reading them cover to cover of course) and finally, I now have enough pictures to cover the top of the table. This is what I hope it is going to look like once I have finished.
I just need to get the paint and the modge plodge and I will be able to make a start. I plan on taking photos along the way and will post a follow up with pictures of my progress. Hopefully by the end it will mean that this table has many more years ahead of it.
Sharon x
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