The Chair
January 18, 2007
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Okay I am going to brag (a little), I have never recovered anything before and I am sooo happy with this chair. I painted the wood trim silver, then I remembered I had this wonderful old floral chintz. I bought the jacuard and striped fabric. The strawberry rick-rack gives it the fun punch. I glued and stapled the fabric over the existing fabric. The really hard part was sewing the cushion. I ended up pining it all together. This was a definite learnig curve and I admire anyone who does this for a living. Thank you for letting me share!
Oh Clarice, what a cute chair! I would have never thought of the silver paint, but it looks great! You have inspired me to get to a chaise lounge that I have waiting in my room. I've had fabric draped over it for weeks now, but now I think I have the inspiration I need to get on with it! You are so talented. Can I come see it in person?
Posted by: Wendy | January 21, 2007 at 07:31 PM
This is wonderful! Wow!!!
Posted by: Ulla | January 21, 2007 at 08:44 AM
Hi! Your mom has been telling me all about this chair. I love what you did with it and I really like the chance to "see" it. Thank you for posting it so all of us can look. You have given me the courage to try mine!
Jeanine
Posted by: bluestocking86 aka Jeanine | January 20, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Oh my gosh! Clarice, I LOVE it!! It's just beautiful, you did an amazing job!
Kelli
Posted by: Kelli | January 19, 2007 at 08:11 PM
this chair is absolutely beautiful!!!! thank for sharing with us this wonderful pic....this is candy for my eyes.
stefania
Posted by: stefania | January 19, 2007 at 04:23 PM
I've attempted to do something small so I know what goes into it and I give you great created because I don't think I could even attempt something so grand. Beautiful.
Posted by: Gina | January 19, 2007 at 08:28 AM
The chair is amazing, I love the patterns and the use of silver ~ very pretty!!
Posted by: Laurie | January 19, 2007 at 05:22 AM
AMAZING!
~Jody
Posted by: Jody | January 18, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Clarice,
You have bragging rights!
You did a great job on that chair!
Posted by: Jill | January 18, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Impressive - making a strong or vivid impression...
Yes, Clarice, you have made a strong impression on us with your skills and your courage to try something you have never done before!
I call it courage and persistence!
I am so proud of your accomplishment!
Well-done and such a pretty chair~fit for a Queen!
Posted by: Joanne | January 18, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Clarice, you did an excellant job! It looks fabulous!
Posted by: Tracy | January 18, 2007 at 01:42 PM
Thats a beautiful chair! It always amazes me how talented you ladies are.
I can't sew a button without throwing myself into fits! LOL
Keep up the great work-I do love the fact that you show us, its absolutely inspirational. Thank you.
Posted by: Lisa | January 18, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Oh, it's so pretty ... fit for a princess! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see your next project! :) Blessings, Debra
Posted by: Debra | January 18, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Looks beautiful, Clarice! I love chairs done in a patchwork of beautiful fabrics like that.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | January 18, 2007 at 12:25 PM
Great job, Clarice! arhg, I am kicking myself right now for passing up just the cutest wingback chair at the thrift store because I was too intimidated to create a new covering for it. Next time-- the chair is mine! Thanks for the inspirtion.
Posted by: Pam | January 18, 2007 at 10:14 AM
It's absolutely beautiful! And you are brave! I have a chair that needs recovered and I just can't bring myself to try. Maybe I will now. :)
Posted by: LaTeaDah | January 18, 2007 at 10:02 AM
The chair turned out great!!! I love the mixture of fabrics you used - elegant, beautiful with just a lovely touch of whimsy. Perfect!
Posted by: Copper's Wife | January 18, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Wow, what a wonderful job you did! I love the way you pieced together different fabrics.
I appreciate how you are always learning new things. You will always have an interesting life!
Posted by: Mrs. Staggs | January 18, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Wow! You did a beautiful job. The colors/fabrics look great together. You will enjoy sitting in it all the more because of your hard work. Cheers! LA
Posted by: Leigh Ann | January 18, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Ya know I love ya Clarice and I think you did a marvelous, stupendous and completely wonderful job on this. May I sit in it and have cuppa java? {hugs}
Posted by: Michele | January 18, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Very nice... love your fabric choices, but most of all... the touch of rick rack! :)
Posted by: April 1930s | January 18, 2007 at 07:31 AM
oh my gosh....what a great job you did. it is fabulous. truly!!!!!!!!
Posted by: teresa mcfayden | January 18, 2007 at 07:19 AM
What a wonderful job you did on that chair! Now, come do mine, please! It didn't turn out half so nicely as yours did!
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | January 18, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Wow! What a chair to choose for a first time project! Great job and the colors - gorgeous.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 18, 2007 at 06:16 AM
The chair looks great! We have done a few, and it is NEVER as easy as it looks on tv!
Posted by: Sarah | January 18, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | January 18, 2007 at 05:18 AM
Looks wonderful, so comfy and vintage chic !
Posted by: Suzanne | January 18, 2007 at 04:46 AM
I'm impressed! Great pattern and color combo. I might get as far as that but when it came to sewing the cushion I'd have to call for help.
You deserve the day off, or at least a good cup of tea, LOL!
Posted by: darla | January 18, 2007 at 03:56 AM
Clarice,
It is beautiful and has so much character, too! You did a fantastic job of choosing your fabrics and covering the chair.. I just love it. Thanks for sharing the pics--I've been eagerly waiting to see!! Abby
Posted by: Abby | January 18, 2007 at 03:38 AM