One day I had a comment on my blog from this very kind girl/lady who said she lived near me and was going to go take a look at my shop.
Well, about a week later I get this phone call ,and she says she's just come out of the shop and she's sitting in the parking lot.
So we start talking and she said she had a big chair and ottoman she wanted covered. She really loved the chair with the ties, and another one I did with a pleated skirt. She wanted ivory denim. Which I love to work with.
So... the story ends with this chair and ottoman... and getting to know one of the nicest people I've ever met.
Hi Charlene :)
I really like the way it turned out. I've been texting her pictures along the way, but this post is the first time she'll see it finished. She'll be picking it up tonight.
I really love this chair! It's sooooo comfortable.
Here's a good look at the ties in the back.
And one last look at the chair and ottoman together.
See you tonight Charlene!
Kelly
32 comments:
Hi Kelly,
The chair looks great! Job well done!
xo,
Shellagh
Wow! Wow! Wow!!! You have a gift girl! That is fabulous! I hope your shop is going well. Sounds like you are well on your way!
Wow, your slipcover is stunning. You do such a fabulous job. I know she will love it and be so happy with it. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
It's beautiful, Kelly! Charlene is sooo lucky! I love the pleats and the fabric. The chair has such a nice shape to it and looks really comfy.
I sure wish you lived by me! You are amazing with slipcovers!
Kelly,
Great job!!! I love the ties in the back and the knife pleats. Very cute slipcover.
Teresa
What beauties these are.
Wow! That turned out sooo pretty! Great job! I am sure Charlene will love it!
Jody
Kelly...It is gorgeous!! Better than I ever could have imagined!
I just got some new books from the library and I will be enjoying sitting in my new chair tonight...you are so gifted.
Oh, and thanks for the compliment...we need to get together and go thrifting together!
Thanks again!
Charlene
I love the detail in the back and the treatment at the bottom as well. It looks like a lot of work went into making this. Isn't it fun to actually meet someone who reads your blog too?
Wow....it almost like you made this for me. Oh the pains of living so far away from you. You are obviously aware how much I heart this chair and ottoman.....so smitten. It IS my Savannah chair but even better. So jealous....so very jealous.
Your work....breathtaking.
Cheers~
e
Congrats! I hope this leads to many more jobs as I'm sure she'll tell all of her friends how much she loves her chair and ottoman.
Just so Charlene knows if it were not for the kajillion miles between us, I would be your first customer...And my chairs would ALL be piled up waiting on you. You rock. Lori L
Kelly! That slipcovered chair looks fabulous! I haven't made it by your shop yet but can't wait to visit. You are so talented! Did you take a class in slipcovering or are you self taught? Your work is beautiful!!!! Oh & thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me such a nice comment. Yes, you did recognize Lake Murray in my pictures. We have a lot in common. Could you share with me where your favorite thrift stores are? When I 1st found your blog I thought you must be somewhere far away where they have great thrift stores & wonderful fabric deals. I was amazed when I saw that you are from my area! I never find the things that you find at the stores I frequent. Again, wonderful job on the slipcover!
You are really talented! You've inspired me to get out my sewing machine. I have a sofa that I need to replace or recover. Maybe I'll give it a try.
What a lucky girl she is! She is going to be just tickled to have those home. You did a great job.
Hi Kelly, Your slipcovers always amaze me... gorgeous! Learning to make covers is on my short list of must learn to do's!
Bella
Another great Job!! I love your work. The chair looks Fab!
I don't know how you do it, but I do know you do it well.
:-)
KK.... Congrats on your "job" from blogging! The chair turned out fabulous!!! As I have always said.. you have the magic touch! I miss you... we have to catch up soon. Please Please email me your #.
xoxoxoxo
Donna
i love it! the pleats and the ties i'm in love!
xoxo's nanc
I think I may have been your first customer but you were inundated with requests at the time and I am far away....SO....I started to make my own (one so far) and working on my first thrift store wing chair. It's FUN! I also started a blog! You inspired me. I'm quite a fan of yours.
You did a great job I wished I could slipcover chairs but alas, I'm not handy in that. I'll just live thru you. ;)
LOVE it! I so wish I lived near you~I have two couches that really need some new dresses.
Well done!
CONGRATULATIONS on the sale Kelly! Charlene has a real keeper. Beautiful job. -Brenda-
Wonderful job Kelly. Charlene must be thrilled. Isn't it great when you meet someone and become instant friends.
Angex
So pretty! You are very talented! Do you mind me asking how many yards of fabric it took for the chair and ottoman? Thanks!!
Hi Cindy,
This was a huge chair. I used every inch of the fabric. I would say around 9 - 10 yards for both. The chair and ottoman skirts are 7 inches long, so that took a lot of it. Here's a link for estimating slipcover fabric. I usually use less than they suggest. I squeeze out every bit I can!
Thanks for the sweet complement.
Kelly
http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/yardage-estimator-slipcover.htm
Hi Kelly.....like you new format.
If ever in the market for a toss cushion that might go well with the pleated element on your slip-coverS; take a peek at Cote de Texas Blog (Joni), and her posting on Rosemary's Beaches.
When you scroll thru the photos, I'm sure you will know which one I am referring to. When I saw it I immediately thought of you. -Brenda-
I love it, I wish I lived near you....boo hoo
Thanks for the heads up Brenda. My sister was over for the weekend and she saw that post too. She said send that link to me! I know the pillow you're talking about. Too cute! I want to try one. Thanks :)
Kelly
awesome! I want my couches to wear white slipcovers soooo bad but I need to wait til my son is older. Our current couches wear Peanut butter and Jelly.
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