The teaching of upholstery and lampshade making has taken up much time during the first two months of 2015, which means all is going to plan. even so, my little grey Shed is the place i potter to many mornings for a quiet day absorbed in chair renovations.
Right now the most lovely chaise longue is almost finished in Peony and Sage's Just Bees, but as i can't stand back far enough to take its photo it will have to wait for another post. Here's a hint of its loveliness...
Just to show that the days in between the busy bustle have been industrious, here are three very contrasting projects which have been in and out of the Shed so far in 2015...
Vanessa's smart chair…
…the old frame is wobble-free and the seat re-sprung and re-stuffed before covering in Sanderson's nattily perfect houndstooth check.
Sue's mid Century heirloom fireside chair…
…again, the sorry seat was treated to new stuffing. Gorgeous woolcoth brought it bang up to date (Moons, I believe?).The piping styling is in keeping with the era.
And Naomi's gaming chair. Not my usual thing at all, but i do love challenge...
…the whole thing was pre-sewn then pulled on like a super-tight jumper. Underneath are rubber runners on which the chair rocks (they looked rather like wind-screen wipers). Buttons were essential as the shape is concave.
It seems that a quiet colour palette is very now. Indeed, more shades of grey are expected. In the meanwhile if you'd like to find out the ins and outs, costs and quantities of having your own furniture renovated, I'd be happy to help. Here's where to find me: www.thetraditionalupholsterystudio.co.uk
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