tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post8017580472289324289..comments2024-03-29T09:53:26.414-04:00Comments on Color Outside the Lines: A CDLV Chair Revampniartisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08328154164462941199noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-31121979959701095032011-10-22T17:54:08.784-04:002011-10-22T17:54:08.784-04:00You have a good eye for design to realize that thi...You have a good eye for design to realize that this would work to update the chair. Great job. Makes me want to go to a class and get a new (working) sewing machine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-20702345801028814272011-10-17T20:00:06.160-04:002011-10-17T20:00:06.160-04:00LLLooooooovvvvveeeee it!LLLooooooovvvvveeeee it!Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-37406876545552827782011-10-17T11:17:10.510-04:002011-10-17T11:17:10.510-04:00The ticking looks awesome and you so deserve props...The ticking looks awesome and you so deserve props on the sewing skills! P.S. I am having major zebra envy right now.<br />Lori Cropp<br />Fabric Buyer<br />Calico CornersLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198910052171622461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-63403224163207132772011-10-17T01:55:44.845-04:002011-10-17T01:55:44.845-04:00wow. love it. love the ottoman too. keeps looki...wow. love it. love the ottoman too. keeps looking better and better. i see the old coffee table is back!<br />Jcotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-10400243466548349902011-10-16T22:46:57.677-04:002011-10-16T22:46:57.677-04:00Oh wow, I'm impressed. As a seamstress, I can ...Oh wow, I'm impressed. As a seamstress, I can say you did a fabulous job! Seriously. I do like the unfussiness of the striped cover you made. It's perfect for the chair. The french welts are great on the bench too. Great job and I love love the look! xo marlisMarlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-78317116806685952192011-10-16T11:31:17.119-04:002011-10-16T11:31:17.119-04:00Artie! Wonderful work! Those slips are perfect! ...Artie! Wonderful work! Those slips are perfect! Such a good job on that ottoman! That Dan Carithers room is Joni's fave of all-time and I agree completely! You cannot go wrong emulating a master!Vickie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13251792725792438123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-84160323191918913452011-10-16T11:21:13.605-04:002011-10-16T11:21:13.605-04:00Love.
Love!!!
xoj.Love.<br />Love!!!<br /><br />xoj.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-70228818358697539272011-10-16T07:05:47.082-04:002011-10-16T07:05:47.082-04:00What a transformation of the chair! I love the ot...What a transformation of the chair! I love the ottoman as well. I've been doing upholstery sporadically since the early 90's but sewing is my least favorite aspect of the business. I've got to get some slip covers made before the holidays. Thanks for the inspiration.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189300421202451256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-56712023998638960992011-10-15T20:26:09.653-04:002011-10-15T20:26:09.653-04:00That looks so much better. Very clever indeed. You...That looks so much better. Very clever indeed. You inspire me! Fionachateaudelillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345759817435883277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-39976470738108725602011-10-15T19:45:52.666-04:002011-10-15T19:45:52.666-04:00*** WOW, the changes you have made are truly, and...*** WOW, the changes you have made are truly, and honestly, FABULOUS!!!!<br /><br />And to oh (!), have the TALENT/SKILL/ABILITY to sew a slip-cover???... To-die-for!!!<br /><br />Your home has changed sooooo much since our RMS days, & I like it B*E*S*T the way you've done it now~~~ Isn't it FUN to switch things around a little (or alot!) and see remarkable results?!?!?!?!<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br />Linda in AZ *<br />bellesmom1234@comcast.netLinda in AZ *https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-26128163882599091992011-10-15T19:40:34.469-04:002011-10-15T19:40:34.469-04:00The new slipcover looks fabulous, and you did a pe...The new slipcover looks fabulous, and you did a perfect job. Congratulations.<br />Best...VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-38455546892034566852011-10-15T19:38:39.519-04:002011-10-15T19:38:39.519-04:00Could not love it more! I adore Dan Carithers, an...Could not love it more! I adore Dan Carithers, and adore your new slip. I have my grandmother's sewing machine in my attic, without a clue as to how it works. If we were neighbors, I'd be at your front door--now--hot brownies in hand, and would beg you to show me the ropes! Job well done! AmandaAmanda Burketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351615211035581081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-71000543955125791182011-10-15T19:28:00.639-04:002011-10-15T19:28:00.639-04:00I love what you've done, including the coffee ...I love what you've done, including the coffee table. The chairs and ottoman look great...I have a hard time believing you're not a great seamstress, your work looks perfect.<br />I love Dan Carithers work!<br />KarenKarenhttp://gardenhomeandparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-36546971326103649912011-10-15T18:39:49.250-04:002011-10-15T18:39:49.250-04:00I wish SO much that I could SEW!!!! The chair and ...I wish SO much that I could SEW!!!! The chair and ottoman look gorgeous, perfect fit on the covers! You are amazing, Artie. XO, PinkyPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-51685154342091132882011-10-15T12:53:07.626-04:002011-10-15T12:53:07.626-04:00I love what you did. What an amazing transformatio...I love what you did. What an amazing transformation. You pulled it all together on a budget. Love the striped fabric with the zebra rug.Taylor Greenwalthttp://tginteriors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-63253643868739387992011-10-15T12:06:26.905-04:002011-10-15T12:06:26.905-04:00Love the new slipcover Artie.Love the new slipcover Artie.vignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-87107579331977199092011-10-15T12:05:17.218-04:002011-10-15T12:05:17.218-04:00I really need to start sewing again! Your covers ...I really need to start sewing again! Your covers are inspirational :)Tamara Jansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957262774317047524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-43409357942472696812011-10-15T11:43:54.916-04:002011-10-15T11:43:54.916-04:00I love it, Artie! You're so frickin' talen...I love it, Artie! You're so frickin' talented!<br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-59938702584458044482011-10-15T11:38:49.494-04:002011-10-15T11:38:49.494-04:00I believe you ARE a fantastic seamster!I believe you ARE a fantastic seamster!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-38040727799558011552011-10-15T11:00:07.740-04:002011-10-15T11:00:07.740-04:00I liked the first revamp, but it was more of a Bri...I liked the first revamp, but it was more of a British Colonial look. The striped slipcover is much better for that room where it is staying. If you make a second slipcover I bet you will be fantastic because this first one is great!jninecostumeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250825163936848446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-77914915717368804062011-10-15T10:16:02.811-04:002011-10-15T10:16:02.811-04:00I consider myself quite experienced as I have taug...I consider myself quite experienced as I have taught fashion design and textiles for many years - YOU DID A FABULOUS JOB!!! and I love the fabric!Patti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-57780365849341692972011-10-15T10:14:55.493-04:002011-10-15T10:14:55.493-04:00Great job my friend! As with anything 'practi...Great job my friend! As with anything 'practise makes perfect' and you are well on your way to being a bonfide seamster. :)<br />Hugs, hugs -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-23100855189575371292011-10-15T09:43:37.746-04:002011-10-15T09:43:37.746-04:00This looks great!!!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogsp...This looks great!!!<br /><br />Jenny<br />www.simcoestreet.blogspot.comJenny @ Simcoe Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246106596790439539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-88305383670073934572011-10-15T09:40:30.171-04:002011-10-15T09:40:30.171-04:00Perfect! Love this revamp and like it better than ...Perfect! Love this revamp and like it better than the original chair...:-) You did exactly what was needed...<br />**TamiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550397642435837172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-78793407150044429172011-10-15T09:20:10.906-04:002011-10-15T09:20:10.906-04:00i think this is amazing. it took me 2 weeks to ma...i think this is amazing. it took me 2 weeks to make 2 pillows and i had to wash my mouth out with soap about 40 times. i think you are a seamster!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.com