What is neat about this cabinet is that it's built out of old barn wood. When our friend down the street tore down an old dilapidated horse and carriage barn, my husband had the opportunity to salvage some of the wood. The majority of the houses on my street were built more than 150 years ago. Of course with time the street did acquire more modern houses but none the less, there are quite a few older homes, mine being one of them. Perhaps one day I will take a picture of my dream home. It would be marvelous for quilt retreats!
The three (3) larger drawers will be used for miscellaneous items such as my hoops etc. One drawer will house my embroidery unit. It will be nice to have everything organized in one place. Another bonus is that it's on wheels so that I can bring the cabinet close to my work area.
One thing that is left to do is insert the dowels for holding the spools of thread. Until the inserts are done I will use a cardboard divider. No sense not using the cabinet until he gets it done!
Off to embroider my label! Wish me luck!
WOW - What a great cabinet. You must feel oh so organized. Good luck with the embroidery labels.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful cabinet both inside and out. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cabinet! Very talented husband! My son is a cabinet maker, but we live too far apart for it to do me any good! I know you will enjoy that beautiful piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteOh boy am I jealous. The cabinet is great. I really need my dad to move closer to me....and bring all his woodworking equipment. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous cabinet! Does your DH make items for others? Enjoy your new cabinet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and functional too! What a wonderful cabinet.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece of furniture and so functional. Great idea to have it on wheels! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYour cabinet is fantastic!Wanna swap husbands?? No just kidding mine is a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThe timber is beautiful, it's great that you know the history of it.
It makes a lovely piece of furniture.
I'm impressed with his talents once again...it's wonderful. It sure is easier to sew/quilt when supplies are all organized...and you are! Kudos to hubby.
ReplyDeleteIt's beyond beautiful. Stephen is incredibly talented. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Tell your hubby you're the envy of all of us. I bet even George Clooney can't build a cabinet that nice!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations- that is a wonderful thread cabinet! Your husband is really talented.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and soooo useful piece of furniture with a history as well.....lucky girl!!! i love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredible cabinet! My husband and I have been working on a thread storage system for drawers beneath my cutting label, I'm eager for him to see this! Great post! You'll love your new software! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabinet, now that's a talented husband.
ReplyDeleteYour cabinet is great! Hubby is very talented. I am trying to sort my room now so I can determine my storage needs.
ReplyDeleteYou must feel very special! The cabinet makes us all jealous. What a beautiful piece of furniture for your sewing room.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! When you said DH was a wonderful woodworker I never imagined! It is beautiful! You can just send it down to IL!
ReplyDeleteWell done S!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cabinet. Lucky you!!
Cheryl & the Cats in OZ
this cabinet is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYOU are so lucky to have a husband that can build things like this!
So what is he building you next????
I love the fact that he used old wood, to be treasured even more.
Kathie in NJ