tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post1151496867245319280..comments2024-03-28T18:27:22.849-07:00Comments on Codlinsandcream2: Another chair finishedBovey Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-30497751383630024442009-11-08T05:04:46.297-08:002009-11-08T05:04:46.297-08:00What a great job you did of that chair!
Question...What a great job you did of that chair! <br /><br />Question: what is an inglenook?Hear Mum Roarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462874091867310058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-52571710014853104872009-11-07T22:33:45.418-08:002009-11-07T22:33:45.418-08:00Thanks for your comments. I'm getting better ...Thanks for your comments. I'm getting better as I'm doing projects back to back now. The re-covering bit is relatively straightforward and I do have a good book to guide me, and the internet in times of absolute desperation1Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-47069671809498912542009-11-07T21:13:47.510-08:002009-11-07T21:13:47.510-08:00I think you did well by that chair--its dignity i...I think you did well by that chair--its dignity is restored as well as the seat. Its difficult to fold under the edge of the fabric and hold it in place while the tacks go in. I've only done the kind with a drop in seat, but found it time consuming to get the fabric stretched and tucked evenly--and then there's always the corners!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-1320366407487571502009-11-07T15:47:02.991-08:002009-11-07T15:47:02.991-08:00What a wonderful chair ... and what a great job yo...What a wonderful chair ... and what a great job you have done ...probably more comfortable not being too domed.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-91915444990548276542009-11-07T13:45:08.695-08:002009-11-07T13:45:08.695-08:00You have made a jolly good job of that chair - you...You have made a jolly good job of that chair - you must be proud of the workmanship!The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-42602048667441597762009-11-07T13:39:14.425-08:002009-11-07T13:39:14.425-08:00You are so clever! I wouldn't even know where ...You are so clever! I wouldn't even know where to begin with re-upholstering anything!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-40615839966166253492009-11-07T13:12:59.237-08:002009-11-07T13:12:59.237-08:00Gorgeous chair! Such hard work. I am sure the feli...Gorgeous chair! Such hard work. I am sure the felines will be very happy to lay their furs on it. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and wishing me a Happy Gotcha Day.<br /><br />Purrs BansheeGoldie, Shade and Bansheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950132890455244698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-20658778415805882342009-11-07T10:00:59.587-08:002009-11-07T10:00:59.587-08:00And gosh, I've just had a closer look at the w...And gosh, I've just had a closer look at the wall behind the chair - the one I didn't realize was looking so battered. Out with the paintbrush tomorrow then . . .Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-14510029351533569902009-11-07T09:59:48.938-08:002009-11-07T09:59:48.938-08:00Thank you. My daughter will be so pleased (it goes...Thank you. My daughter will be so pleased (it goes with the rest of the furniture in her bedroom, as she loves dark wood with lots of ornate carving. We just have to store it all for her (and the pieces the other two have spoken for) until they all set up home properly. Once you get back into the swing of things, I'm sure you will soon finish your chair.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-18713347589709772112009-11-07T09:29:21.578-08:002009-11-07T09:29:21.578-08:00It's so rewarding to be the one to give a new...It's so rewarding to be the one to give a new lease of life for an elegant old piece of furniture. Well done, you did it proud ! You might give me the nudge to finish a chair I stripped down last year....Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.com