The Make Lounge

The Make Lounge

Upholstery for beginners!

This is my first attempt at some 're-upholstering' ! I visited the wonderful Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Race Course today. Alongside some vintage fabric and cotton, two new children's chairs (for bedside tables!) I picked up this battered old stool. I stripped the old bits and pieces off and used some foam and wadding to make a cushion, then covered in this lovely Ikea fabric. Perfect for putting my feet up after a long day bargain hunting!

New stash!

Random!, a set on Flickr.

I managed to sneak in the acquisition of some lovely new fabrics over a hectic but fabulous weekend. My new stash includes the four Liberty prints at the front at a bargain price! Not sure what I shall do with these, maybe a new bag for my mum!!

Red Pepper Quilts: Picnics and Fairgrounds Giveaway!

Red Pepper Quilts: Picnics and Fairgrounds Giveaway!: "Here's your chance to win a Fat Quarter bundle of the down-under prints from the Picnics and Fairgrounds fabric collection by Denyse Schmidt..."

First Quilt

First Quilt, a set on Flickr.

This is the first quilt I ever made! Under the patient guidance of Alison (the other 'madel') It was started in January 2009 and finished nearly 18 months later - with the arrival of Finn mid way through!

The quilt is made up of 7 rows of 5 panels. Each panel has 7 fabrics cut randomly to create a starburst effect. I used one of the squares to make a strip that runs up the back. The binding is made from brown and pink spot fabric. The quilting is a combination of machine and hand sewing in random lines in a mix of brown, green and pink cottons.

I had enough squares to make a cushion cover and both quilt and cushion have pride of place on a comfy chair in our living room, adding a splash of colour and a warmth on a cold evening!

Zig-Zag Quilt

Zig-Zag Quilt, a set on Flickr.

I thought I'd show some of the quilts I've made for myself! This Zig-Zag quilt was made for my bedroom and its fabric was chosen to match and complement the lovely teal wallpaper (Ferm Living). I collected the fabrics over 8 months and they include Liberty, Heather Ross and rare Denise Schmidt 'Flea Market Fancy' fabric generously donated by Madel 2! Each 'strip' has been hand stitched in white and the occasional teal pearl thread. The back was kept simple with another donated fabric strip and zig-zag.

New Fabric!

A lovely package from America has arrived with some Play Horse fabric by Heather Ross. As with all her fabric the designs are perfect for kids of all ages. I'll eventually have to make a decision about what to make with this but until then I'll just look at it!

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/473602