a rubbish end

Today I am going to admit to a deceit.  For some time now readers I have been untrue....................I am so sorry to reveal that I have been hiding my embarassingly pink and flowery plastic bin.  Oh I am so ashamed of being ashamed of it's ugly-plastic-ness, I have tried to fool you by removing it from the scene whenever I snap my photos and that is because this bin is just not me - this bin does not say 'hello, I am the bin of a quilter' and because of that fact I tried to deny its existence to you.

Sigh. (hangs head in shame whilst snapping this photo).

You see, the me in my house is all about the fabric-ness, the patchwork-y and the pretty stuff of life - the cushion-y goodness, the flowery sweetness, the stitchy-stitchiness everywhere.......

Even displays of 'gosh! look at how many pretty pincushions I have to stick my pins in'

So.  No.  More.  It's time I tackled this problem.

And made myself a bin fit for the house of a quilter.  Yes I  know this is probably amongst the daftest idea's I've ever had (my family haven't laughed at it yet but they are probably still in shock) but I made my bin a 'cosy'.

And now at last I can finally say - I feel strong and confident in my rubbish throwing and photo taking once more.

Told you the end was rubbish.

Comments

[Tiffany]

"Yes I know this is probably amongst the daftest idea's I've ever had"

You crack me up so much :) This is the prettiest (and only) trashcan cozy I've ever seen!

[Jeni]

Heheh! It's so cute now! :)

[helen wright]

you are not alone, i had a 'bin cosy as a child. it was a monster type thing with arms, legs and a face. bet its still at my mums house!

[Sadie]

Love it! And LOLs at your story. Be ashamed no more!

[Mary]

You are going to start a trash can cozy rage. You've heard of "Dress Your Roll?" How 'bout "Cozy Your Can"!

[Charlotte]

hahaha! I think I love you even more for that!

[charlotte @ twelfthzodiac]

hehe...it's cute! And makes total sense to pretty it up :)

[lynne @lily's quilts]

hilarious, a bin cosy

[Pat]

It's the perfect solution! Thanks for sharing.

[Sandi K.]

My, oh my. :D I just love reading your blog! Thank you so much for bringing the laughter into my precision-piecing quilting life!

[Treadlemusic.wordpress.com]

"They say" that the first step to a recovery is coming face to face with the problem! You have not only done that but supplied the solution, also. I pronounce you delivered!!! hehe!-) You can, now, go forward with a clear conscience! Have an awesome day.......Hugs, Doreen

[Diane]

Very cute! What a clever idea. (I like your table runner too...love those springy colors!)

[randi]

this is a super cute post, aneela! and a cute little wastebasket---really the cutest one ever!

[Faith]

LOL, you crack me up! It looks MUCH better now. :)

[Cheryl Arkison]

At least you would remember to remove it before taking pictures.

[Shelly Pagliai]

I believe you may have just started a trend. Your bin is now so stylish! Everyone will want a stylish bin just like it! You are hilarious . . .

[Tiara]

Cute

[Archie the wonder dog]

I love it!!! It fits in perfectly!!

[Louisa]

It looks like it fits in better with the move. I imagine that it would be easy to remove and wash so it doesn't seem the least bit daft to me.

[Louisa]

Oop, I meant to post fits in better with the room. I have no idea what my fingers were thinking!

[Morag]

I don't know why you think it's a daft idea - I think it's brilliant! Why shouldn't your bin match the rest of the room? Fabulous, as ever.

[Gra]

Hahahahaha!!!!! Love it!!!

[Sarah]

I think that is an awesome idea and I am duly inspired to make one for my dustbin :D

[vildkatten]

I liked it before too.

[Tina in Nevada]

This post is HYSTERICAL!! Your cozy is a great idea!

[Sara]

you are very creative....I think that your family is probably so used to everything else being covered in your pretty fabric that they are assuming it was only a matter of time before the garbage can would be decorated too! :P

[Lee Ann L.]

This made me laugh! Thanks for the smile of the day. :-)

PS Thank you for the idea of covering up ugly things like a plastic trashcan/bin.

[Myquiltdiet.blogspot.com]

SO funny. I love IT!

[kerri]

i love your bin cozy!! you are so clever!! :)

[Hildy]

Lol, this is one of the best post I've ever read! Really, I've never before thought about covering my bin but now ...
Hildy

[Mary Ann]

A perfect story and ending for leap day.....when ideas come but once every 4 years!

[annmarie]

You crack me up - I think a bin cozy is a great idea but we would still love you if it were pink plastic!

[Rae]

What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing. Love the spring flowers on your table.

[elsa]

A cozy is exactly what I was going to recommend! It's wonderful!

[sewkatiedid]

Eeeekkk, that's so cute! Even rubbish can be dressed up!

[Katie]

LOL I made a bin cozy for the one that sits on my sewing table. I couldn't stand the idea of an ugly old coffee can sitting there!

[Heidi]

Simply brilliant!

[Jennie T.]

So. Awesome.!

Love it. Love everything. I need some quilty cushiony awesomeness too. But the rubbish bin cozy is brilliant.

[Lynn Provencher]

Thanks....made me SMILE!

[Sandra Davidson]

I think your bin cozy is so cute and appropriate in your new living room which I really like. You and I have the exactly the same coffee table and I have little wicker baskets in mine too. Do you have an IKEA in England?

[Krista - Poppyprint]

Lookin' good, Aneela. Great idea!

[amandajean]

you are funny, aneela. that is a super cute trash can cozy. i thought the original was pretty cute, too. but now it matches the rest, which is great!

[ina]

Actually, i think that is a clever idea...just think, you can change it for seasons/holidays. how much fun would that be?

a halloween cover, a xmas cover, a birthday cover! suprise the little ones by making a birthday cover.

they will each get a kick out of having their own little trash bin telling 'em happy birthday for a week leading up to the birthday!

okay, gotta run...i have to make one of these as a bday surprise! thanks for the idea! ;p

[Katy]

ROFLMAO, excellent!

[Judy in Idaho]

very cute!!! now how about a pattern and a tute! ha ha

[Julie]

So funny! Hold your head up high now and be ashamed no more. Very clever, not daft.

[Flying Blind]

Can we see your toilet rolls next?

[HopeTN]

Wonderful!

[Seaweed & Raine]

LOL. You are one crazy chicky. Feel better getting your rubbish concealment off you chest? Even in it's plastic state, it wasn't so bad. Your cozy is cute though. I've been doing all my cutting on the floor... um, you can guess where my scaps go. Yep. On the floor. Perhaps I should take a leaf out of your book?

[Carmel]

I think most bloggers have things hidden from view when taking their photos. I'm wondering how I might be able to "cosy-fy" all the stuff I hide....

[Karen]

I love it !! And Thanks for the Smile Today!

[Sharon]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading your blog today!!

[Maria do Carmo Pezzuto]

Hilário é o mínimo que posso dizer.Mas,de qualquer maneira ficou lindo...funcional já era não?Vergonha é uma coisa que eu não tenho,você comprou a sua onde?Estou só esperando o doutor INTERNET mudar essa coisa querem para eu ter o meu blog,vou te mandar um imail para que a primeira visita seja a sua,tenho fotos e fatos ...você leve o LapTop para o banheiro,xixi na roupa não pode.Beijos abençoados para você.

[charlotte]

I think a bin cozy is perfect for a quilter. Nice job.

[lucy @ charm about you]

Love it! crafting genius!

[Ute]

Bin cosy? LOL! Now where's that bin?

[Yvonne]

Love the bin cosy and all your lovely work on display....and totally love your new sofa and chair it's a perfect background for your work and looks very cosy and comfy!

[Auntie Pami]

I like a rubbish bin cozie. Sort of hides it in plain sight.