Am I the only one who takes the whole of January to get going after the festivities are over? Maybe I'm on Chinese time so I'll be wishing you all a Happy New Year on the 26th? I am sure I'm not the only one who noticed a complete lack of craftiness around here lately? Sorry about that. I'm working on it. Maybe next year I'll show you...the Chinese one!
In the meantime I promised some thrifting finds! Well, there has been yards and yards of lovely fabric, some pretty braid and that bag. I love that bag!
More fabric, of course. And buttons, obviously.
And can you spot the new arrivals here on my workroom shelves?
I'll show you in a mo. But first the upholstery progress!
Week one the chair was stripped of all the broken grotty old stuff. The rexine (faux leather) was a great tatty look, but the webbing was all rotten.
Ta Da! Look! New webbing!
Hessian and back tacking - didn't have to do that last time!
The Tom Jone's chest hair is back. This time I had to create a roll all around the edge which will raise the sides of the seat to make it more in proportion with the frame.
Did you spot my trusty tack puller? I got to use that a lot again, and again, and again!
But then look at those lovely rolls ?
Then onto stuffing ties...
...did I mention those rolls all neat and even around the edge? Yep! I'm chuffed!
And did you spot the new pretties on display? Just 50p each languishing on the shelf were these two little dogs!
Aren't they just the cutest? Look at that precious little tilted flower!
Want a closer look? OK.
Yep! I'm in love! Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. t.x
In the meantime I promised some thrifting finds! Well, there has been yards and yards of lovely fabric, some pretty braid and that bag. I love that bag!
More fabric, of course. And buttons, obviously.
And can you spot the new arrivals here on my workroom shelves?
I'll show you in a mo. But first the upholstery progress!
Week one the chair was stripped of all the broken grotty old stuff. The rexine (faux leather) was a great tatty look, but the webbing was all rotten.
Ta Da! Look! New webbing!
Hessian and back tacking - didn't have to do that last time!
The Tom Jone's chest hair is back. This time I had to create a roll all around the edge which will raise the sides of the seat to make it more in proportion with the frame.
Did you spot my trusty tack puller? I got to use that a lot again, and again, and again!
But then look at those lovely rolls ?
Then onto stuffing ties...
...did I mention those rolls all neat and even around the edge? Yep! I'm chuffed!
And did you spot the new pretties on display? Just 50p each languishing on the shelf were these two little dogs!
Aren't they just the cutest? Look at that precious little tilted flower!
Want a closer look? OK.
Yep! I'm in love! Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. t.x
Comments
Mel xxx
Take care
Hugs
Beki xxx
Best wishes Pat
GP - nope - no skill here. Completely reliant upon a superb tutor telling me what to do and then telling me to do it again because I did it all wrong! t.x
RR - you have such good taste! t.x
RM - you're very kind sweetie! You're not half clever yourself! t.xxx
SC - see above re. timeframe and level of talent! HA! t.x
BM - should I use it for a handbag? Seems a shame to keep it for crafting methinks! t.x
MM - well from Tom of course! :-) t.x
AB - I'm trying! But the 'go' is slow! t.x
PAT
I always struggle with motivation through January. LOVE the new chair, especially the rolls :)) I also really like the pink bowls in your first pic!!
The dogs are adorable and a steel at 50p!
xx
CCC - the little shelves are getting a tad too full! (and they need dusting but shhh. Don't tell anyone! t.x
Tmrs - jolly good! Feast away! t.x
C&B - you need to meet my upholstery tutor - he will disuade you of your illusions - and what are you doing kneeling before you've checked for an exit route! t.x
KF - have fun. thank-you for stopping by! t.x
I´m exited to see what you will do with it.
Love your blog, very inspiring!
Oh now I see why my rocking chair looks like that ;) Going to make a pillow so I can sit a bit higher :) Im in a competition to win colour so i hope i win, the day that check clears im going to be in that colourshop like a child in a candy shop D:
excuse my english, im used to speak in english but writing I do battle a bit with,
Cute doggies - looking very intimate, I must say!
Love those 70's prints...hope you find some sewing time soon.
Niki x
Kimx
Am sure I used to have that purply/pink fabric in my room when I was growing up - gosh it brought back some memories!
Regards
Fiona
http://wallstory.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/thank-you-so-much/
TG - I shall be impressed if I do anything with it too! (other than add it to the shameful pile of fabric!) t.x
Lisa - honey! I don't even know what language you speak so you're doing amazingly by my poor standards! And I LOVE your blog! t.xx
Niki - me too! t.xx
RR - some sunshine would be a start! We're barely getting daylight most days! t.xx
Julie - your parents had such good taste! t.x
WS - why thank-you. I'll pop over soon! t.x
KC - thank-you for stopping by. t.x
Lynda - you're so wise! Can't wait to see your S&P dogs! t.x
Vanessa- I'm in suspense about the chair cover too! Haven't a clue :-)! t.xx
scissours, or maybe I´m doing the crying?! Hi, hi!
TG - oh I'm so glad it's not just me! t.xx
The little kissing dogs are gorgeous!
I am so glad that you have joined our little spool knitter group on Flickr!
Do you have a large collection of knitting dolls?
...cheers, Marian (admin for spool knitter)
- http://spoolknitter.blogspot.com