May 29, 2010

"D" For Donna...

The duppioni fabric for the bonnet didn't arrive in the mail yesterday,
so I decided to tackle another project that I've been contemplating.
I recently purchased this rolling office chair for the studio.
I decided it's much easier to roll from machine to machine,
rather than get up, scooch my bentwood chair into position, and
then sit down again (although I admit, it's probably
better exercise!). But, really...isn't this an u.g.l.y. chair?

You know I'm preparing for the Where Bloggers Create II Party?
I needed to do something to make it "Brynwood-worthy".
Miss Ellie and I started by embroidering the letter "D" in a soft green
thread on some of my favorite fabric, which I'm sure you'll recognize.
Then, after careful measurements, marking with pins, cutting and
re-pinning, then sewing, I assembled the new slipcover for the chair back
and a separate cover for the seat. My thinking was to finish off the chair
with a short ruffle, but those legs look out of place, don't you think?
Me, too.
So, I got out the ruffler attachment for Miss Ellie and made
a long skirt for the chair, pinned and sewed it to the seat cover, and...
VOILA!
A chair more suited to a studio/sewing room/creative space
for
Brynwood Needleworks.
A day well-spent.
How was your day today?
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17 comments:

  1. Donna - That chair cover is fantastic!!! Wish I had your creative mind!

    My Saturday was spent with three of my favorite people (we try to get together once a month for a day of sewing, etc and lunch). I'm working on a puppet theater for my granddaughter.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Lucy

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  2. I seen that "D" and got excited..I was ready to see something awesome with my initial on it and boy did I ...this is beautiful Donna....I need to work on my room too...

    I cannot wait to see you reveal of your brynwood room....

    have fun

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  3. That is an absolutely gorgeous chair cover and I am inspired to try to do something for my poor office chair! It won't be any where near as lovely as the one you did but maybe I can perk the old girl up!

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  4. Hi,,, I love what you did with that chair. Its so pretty! And now completely worthy of your creative space. :)
    Have a happy holiday weekend.
    Gail

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  5. The perfect party dress for the upcoming party!

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  6. Wow, Donna that transformation is fabulous! Love the "D"....you are so very talented!

    Have a wonderful Holiday weekend!

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  7. If you would have shown us the finished chair first I would have never known it was an office chair. Beautiful job!! I can't wait to see your creative space at the blogger party!!
    Jane

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  8. What a gorgeous chair! I can't believe how you've transformed it so beautifully. Your abundant talent never ceases to amaze me! :) Theresa

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  9. Okay, now you know that I'm gonna need one of those, right?
    And I'd wager a guess that a LOT of us have ugly computer chairs that need help.

    Better get the oompah loompah's busy sewing!

    XO,
    Anne

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  10. Donna, that is divine!!! wow, now that is a beautiful embroidery....your machine did that? Fabulous!!!
    I don't think I have seen such a delicate and stunning machine embroidered monogram....really, that is so lovely!
    I was hoping to get some stuff done in my sewing room for the big day.....
    Your room will look so wonderful with this gorgeous chair!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  11. Almost like a caterpillar to butterfly -- a gorgeous metamorphsis!

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  12. Beautiful transformation, Donna!

    xo
    Claudia

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  13. I actually was thinking "D" for Debby...LOL...This is absolutely gorgeous, you always amaze me.
    Debby

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  14. Beautiful, Donna! Silly me thought that it was finished in the pic BEFORE the skirting was even added! Doubly beautiful with the skirting!! Bravo!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  15. You are so creative. I like your new chair and you are right about the chairs on rollers easier to move back and forth. I am doing a little reading tonight while I listen to the storms outside. We went to the Stratigic Air Command Museum today in Ashland, Nebraska. It was a day spent looking at a lot of old planes and remembering the men and women who have fought for us. We came through a bad rain storm where you couldn't really see where you were gone. My son did the driving and was very good at answering questions. It was an enjoyable. I really like you christening outfit and I hope you material comes soon. Have a wonderful day. Your Missouri Friend.

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  16. Donna,
    Sweet chair.

    Thanks for coming by
    glad you liked my glue story

    i laughed out loud when you said you stitched your piece to your skirt!!
    Ain't life great?? =)

    blessings and smiles

    barbara jean

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  17. Now Donna,
    How can any of us be happy with our plain chairs any more?
    Debbie

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Blessings, Donna