7/20/10

Upholstery project :: Swimming in Flowers

Finished another chair today, by far the most labor intensive project I've tackled so far. Not perfect, but I'm gaining more and more confidence with each try.

The fabric is a neutral green and the stitched fish are a bluish pink. The colors compliment each other much better then the photos show.


I turned the print on its side to make room for sewing on the fish and the delphiniums and flowers gave the nice impression of  aquatic plants.










A far cry from the homely darlin' I dragged home from goodwill.
Homely, but good bones.


I'm a DIY showoff 




Taking a seat and relaxing today ;0)
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11 comments:

  1. Tara DillardJuly 20, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Love the fish. And the chair!!

    I swim in flowers too.

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  2. ClaudiaJuly 20, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Gorgeous! What a fabulous makeover! You should be very proud.

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. Infarrantly CreativeJuly 20, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    You did a fantastic job. The cording on the cushion as so much to it. Looks amazing.

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  4. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Beatiful. I love the fabric & white finish. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comments on my faux zinc nightstand.

    Jami

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  5. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJuly 20, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Wow you did an awesome job...really!

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  6. trash talkJuly 21, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    While reading this I kept thinking of that odd song "I love to go swimmin' with bowlegged wimmen'". I know...crazy right?
    Girl, you are an artist and I envy your talent.
    Debbie

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  7. dulcyJuly 21, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    That chair is just wonderful! I think the pink fish absolutely gives it the perfect touch.... Love the fabric, and love the way you managed to give that little old chair a new home, and a fabulous new look!

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  8. koraleeJuly 22, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Oh I love this today! Your chair is amazing..love that fabric.
    Hugs for a happy Thursday.

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  9. red.neck chicJuly 22, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Okay - I'm not kidding... I'm going to box up a crazy amount of fabric and send it to you so you can stitch cool, fun things on it all - then I can make some purses. LOLOL

    LOVE the chair!!! Oh, and the fish! HA!

    ;-) robelyn

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  10. Tallulah's Antique ClosetJuly 24, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I too also ike the gold fish on the fabric. You did a great job on it. Thanks for stopping by for a visit..Julian

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  11. Anne MarieJuly 24, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    grand job!!

    and you are too funny.....that is the only soundtrack I could find that sounded remotely what I hear on the farm (minus the horse hooves on brick!)

    lol
    enjoy your day!

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