I had a back corner in a room of the Stonehouse Quilts Fabric store. It was empty and sparse and I decided that I wanted to build a shelving system to the right of the bay window.
I originally just wanted something to the right of the window, but then realized that I was aiming too small! Wouldn't it look better if I put in a whole wall display case? It would look more cohesive, but it would also cover the tabs under the bay window. A Win WIn situation.
I went to work cutting. I measured a line and then ran to my paper and drew it out. And slowly I came up with a plan. I started to cut. There was no pattern. I made it to fit my specific needs and house.
I started to cut. I used mat board, so I knew that I wouldn't be out much money if my plans didn't work. I would just be out my time....but I would have learned valuable lessons so that would be nice regardless. I cut each piece and worked it out in my head as I went.
I labelled each piece carefully,
When it was time for me to decide on where to put the actualy shelves within my system, I pulled out a few bolts of fabric and designed my shelves to be custom. I wanted them to fit my bolts of fabric perfectly.
And then it was the moment of truth. It was time to glue it all together. I was nervous but forged ahead. And admittedly, when I went to check the fit, I did have to do a wee bit of trimming.
Once it fit exactly, it was time to paint!!!! I went with a nice neutral gray paint that will highlight the bold colors of fabric that will be displayed.
It turned out better than I expected! I still have lots more to put onto the shelves. But I can honestly say that I love it!!!!
