I just can't wait to show you this project! I wanted to show you it last week, but I have made a strickt rule for myself, that I cannot post anything until the project is completely finished. I am notorious for starting a project, getting it to a "good enough" point -- you know the point where it looks finished, but you know it isn't completely finished. So, I had to wait until it was completely finished.
I had it almost finished a week ago, but I was 1/2 a yard short of fabric for the bottom of the cushion. This resulted in me searching the internet to find more of this particular fabric and then spending more money on 1 yd (because they didn't sell it in 1/2 yard incriments) of fabric than I have ever, or will ever spend again! I had orginally bought 6 yards @ $6/yard of this fabric when we lived in CA, but didn't know what I was going to use it for. I laid out all the pieces for this, but forgot about cording, therefore coming up 1/2 yard short. Resulting in me paying - -- - honey if you are reading this SKIP OVER THIS NEXT SECTION - -- - $30/yard!!! YIKES! It about killed me! But I was at the point of no return.
When I saw this couch on Craigslist for $40 I could not get my email telling them I wanted it sent fast enough - - I knew it was a perfect candidate for reupholstery! It was a breeze to reupholster (except for that being short on fabric part) and I think it turned out fantastic!
I have a little corner in my kitchen that was just begging for a piece of furniture to be put there. It was the perfect new home for my beautiful new "little couch!" All it needed was a great pillow on it. I've been making lots of pillow lately, so I had lots to choose from!
a coral rectangular lumbar
this great green pillow that I made for a customer
obviously I can't keep this one :)
look at the fun tie detail!!
a little bird lumbar -- I love this design. My friend Kristi and I came up with this embroidery design.
Lots of projects this time! All next week will be the school room re-do! Can't wait to share it with you!!
My favorite project yet!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis little settee turned out beauttifully! I love the embroidered bird pillow on it; it's the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is awesome, Amy!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens you have the midas touch. I am so jealous! Do you reeeeeeally think you could teach me?
ReplyDeleteI love the new look!
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Julie M.
Oh Wow!! I am lovin' it! It is gorgeous! Love the fabric you picked... you did a fantastic job!
ReplyDelete~Jennifer
www.studiojru.com
I love it! You are so talented! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so gorgeous! I love the fabric! I am very impressed!
ReplyDeleteGirl to say you did a fabulous job would be a understatement ...WOWZAS!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Amazing ... I just found your blog and can't wait to go through every post!
ReplyDeletePam
I love it. Wow.
ReplyDeleteMY oH mY What an update. Love the fabric with the orange. Lezlee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I love that fabric...ouch on the $30/yard, but what were you to do at that point? I've got to follow your reupholstery lessons. I always make slipcovers, but I really want to do some demolition and rebuilding on some piece.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm following your blog, now. I'm looking forward to seeing what you dish.
can you please post a tutorial on how to reupholster something big like this little couch???
ReplyDeleteGreat upholstery job... love the fabric. The thought of doing an upholhostery project makes me SCARED. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. When I look at this "a breeze to reupholster" is NOT the first thing that comes to mind. LOL Searching your blog for baby steps... ((fellow CSI crafter))
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic change!
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