DIY Project - Create wood shelf

I had to replace the plastic shelf I put on top of the die cutting station because it was just not tall enough despite my best attempts to jimmy rig a solution.

I had the 2 slat shelves which I cut the legs for the kitchen so I decided I would use those.  I could add wood legs and ensure that the bottom shelf was tall enough for the red baskets.

I had to buy a piece of lumber to create the four legs.  I cut them 15 inches tall with the bottom shelf being 8 inches from the bottom then the other aligned with the top shelf.

The blue clamps are a life saver.  I clamped the lumber to the stool then I used my hand saw to cut.

I marked where I wanted the screw and drilled a pilot hole to ensure I would not crack the wood.

I used the smallest screws I had but they could have been even smaller.

It stood level but after putting it up on the die cut station it was clear it needed reinforcement.

I added a brace across the bottom shelf which helped quite a bit. It does restrict how deep my baskets can go toward the back. Happy!

Sylvia's Simple Shots

Its been a week for improvements in the sewing room department.

I have started buying distilled water for my steam iron which lessens the amount of times I have to clean it.  The cost is minimal about $2 and it is better all the way around.

I also found a water cup for the iron at the thrift store this week.  I have wanted one for a while and since I bought my iron second hand it did not come with one.

I have been reusing a disposable water bottle but it does not have the point to direct the water.

This cup works very well and it again was a bargain at the thrift store.

Another improvement in the sewing room was this clamp I found at the ReUse Center.

This the spool holder that my brother in law made me for Christmas a few years ago. It works well but the corner of my sewing desk is a bit short on space.  Whenever I pull the board to raise the machine it would topple over.  

This clamp is minimal but very effective.  It has been quite a while since I have worried about not toppling the spool holder.

I found this small bag of buttons at the thrift store when I met my sister in Wetaskiwin a while back.

They are vintage for sure with metal inserts in the holes for reinforcement.  There are about 50 of them so I am sure there is a project where they will fit in perfectly.

I had a visit with my youngest sister for Family Day.

She had a couple of friends over and we talked crafts, sewing, and all manner of other stuff.

We managed to make this puzzle while we chatted.

It was nice to be with family.