Color Chic

Chair Complete...

So I started with this chair that's been sitting in the corner of the room waiting for a better seat cover. First I removed the old, ugly fabric...

Next I had to remove the nails that were imbedded in the chair which proved to be a bit of a challenge...

Laying out the ribbon and deciding how the pieces would be arranged is not that much different than making a pillow, except that the ribbon on this seat was layered and sewn together.  Using a double stick tape to hold the pieces together makes the sewing that much easier. I used a small zig-zag stitch to hold the pieces together.

After sewing together Peacock, Fig and Imperial Gold Satin, Cream, Cadmium, Lime and Ciel Herringbone...

I added Teal and Mustard Velvet for more texture...

I stretched the ribboned fabric over the seat of the chair and nailed it underneath where it had been nailed before. The challenge was putting the wood pieces back without having any marks to know where the screws should be put back.

It's not perfect, but the colors look fabulous next to the wall in the dining room!

and the best part...

It was completed by Sunday ; )!...

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House in the Roses

Coming Soon...

You may be wondering if I'm ever going to finish the chair...

I've posted the progress on Facebook, although you may have to scroll down a bit. You see I've been busy with lots of other things; and here it is the weekend and I'm sure we'll want to spend some time outside. Which reminds me... I still need to post the photos from our fun time with Tuesday.  Where does the time go?  Perhaps a deadline would help...

Photos of Tuesday up by Sunday; tomorrow ; )!

Chair completed by next Sunday... hopefully sooner...

Do you have projects you'd like to get done? What tips do you have for motivating yourself to get them done?

Todays Project....

I can't remember when I bought this chair at an estate sale, it was so long ago.

But I know I had the best of intentions at the very least, to change the fabric.  It's been used whenever an extra chair was needed around the dinner table covered with a towel to cover the worn out fabric.

The chair is sturdy with a bit of detail and deserves a much better seat!

This make over I found awhile ago was the inspiration I needed to get this project moving forward.

Here's a sneak peek of the ribbon I will be using...

The trim will be a surprise!

Can't wait to get started!

Pink and Chocolate...

I love these two colors together, adding a touch of gray gives it even more character!  This is the pillow I was creating for the selecting color post. Using velvet, ric-rac, furry and herringbone added lots of texture to this project. I decided to add pink pom-pom trim for a playful look.

The back still needs a photo (or not) to make it personal...

I think I will add this pillow to the gift bag with this sweet nightgown, the colors work well together...

Wouldn't you agree?

Sew Mama Sew has a list of really great pillow tutorials to use!

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So Cute Tuesday

Polka Dots on Parade

Should I be trying to make Sour Dough Bread?

We all have so much going on this busy Holiday season so why in the world do I always try to cram in one more thing.  I mean I think I might be a little crazy trying my hand at baking bread when I have crafts that need to get done and presents that need to be wrapped. But whatever I have this wonderful starter in my fridge:

And that's the best part of this process... The worst part is all the calculating:

I did my best and then inprovised...

My mixer came in handy but I do have a huge mess on my hands... flour everywhere!

And it's supposed to have this elastic feel to it, but mine... well you can see it's not! The only reason I have time to write this post is that it's supposed to rest for 10 minutes - 4 times between extra pulling and folding (well that's what you're supposed to do) but I'm just sort folding.

Then it rests in a bowl in the fridge until tomorrow... I hope things are better then! Because I have a pile of Ribbon...

And presents to wrap....

I must say if I hadn't fit Yoga in this AM, I wouldn't be nearly so calm!

Are you fitting in too much this Season!

Enjoy it All!

One Christmas Project Complete...

Here a sneak peak at my latest project... I'd love to share more but you'll have to wait until after Christmas to see the rest of this gift!

I love layering and typically this is done with Ric-rac as it comes in so many fabulous colors! But my choice of material this week is Herringbone with a touch of Grosgrain!

My Facebook friends know I started this yesterday! Check out what Herringbone I'm using today!

Also Gift with purchase...

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Motivate me Monday

So Cute Tuesday

Polka Dots on Parade

Pink Chalk Stash...

As soon as the load of towels are done drying, this sweet fabric from Pink Chalk is going in!

My creative juices are flowing but I may take some inspiration from Handmade with Love Contest!

Window Treatments: A sneak peek...

Here's a little sneak peek of the valances I'm making for my living room:

I had wonderful valances in my living room until I painted and then they didn't quite work. So I enjoyed the openness of simple wooden shades and let a lot of natural light shine in.  With fall in full swing and winter just around the corner I needed to warm up the room.

I used Cadmium Herringbone 20mm for the loops to hang over the knobs, which matched accent wall, Sherwin Williams 6395Alchemy and fabric perfectly!

Additional photos when the project is complete!

A Pillow for Fall...

Remember the pillow I made last spring? Well I decided it was time to make another; one that reflected the vibrant shades of fall! I started with this gorgeous ribbon...

And started with Houses in Town in the middle of my fabric, as it has the colors I wanted to work with...

I placed ultra suede like ribbon on top and bottom, then placed sparkly dots on the side. Basically I continued that pattern...

And this is what I've completed so far,

Not quite done but still wanted to share! I think it will bring lots of warmth into the family room!

What projects are you working on?

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I'll be sharing this on:

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Cherished Bliss

Polka Dots on Parade

Sew Modern Monday

Sew Chatty

Ribbon Blanket... The Details!

I've collected ribbon for quite some time now. It all started when Amber created Ribbon Jar, and I had to have all those beautiful jars of ribbon.  As you know I have since taken it over and of course my collection has grown! I find it necessary to use up every little scrap I have and found this sweet little blanket to be my favorite way to use it up.

I start by laying a pile of complementary ribbon in the middle of the fabric and lay it out in somewhat random yet orderly fashion (these are not the best photos due to the evening light):

Next I pin the pieces of ribbon in towards the center of the blanket:

And stitch it down before laying the other side:

After placing the other side face-down, I stitch on the inside of basting stitch:

Once I turn it right side out I top-stitch the border:

I patched a bit of red I had left over from another blanket into this one, I love how it turned out:

I may have gotten a bit carried away with the amount of ribbon I used on this one, but I don't think so! Who says you can't put lots of ribbon on a boys blanket?

The little guy is sure to love this one!

I'll be sharing this at:

Blue Cricket Design

Seamingly Smitten

Cherished Bliss

Polka Dots on Parade

Sew Modern Monday

Sew Chatty