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In_Search_Of_Me

oo lovely luxor....where did you get the bench from? was it a huge bargain?

luxor4t

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

oo lovely luxor....where did you get the bench from? was it a huge bargain?

It cost £1.20, lunch out & plenty of petrol as it was one of my E-bay 'bargains'. I MUST check the location setting and a map before bidding

In_Search_Of_Me

worth it though!!

Gangstabird

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

Have been away and wanted to come back to see this. I cannot emphasise enough how much I love love love it. The fabrics are beautiful, just right and it has an 'old' look to it. It's pretty much perfect. Well flippin done.:D

Gangstabird

Gigervamp wrote: »

Just sand it to roughen it up a bit then paint with your eggshell. You only need a primer if you're painting on bare wood.

If you are painting on something that has a finish on it already like varnish or wax, it is better to use a primer/undercoat or if it gets a whack, your topcoat will chip. Most undercoats come with primers already in them. I have done this before and was terribly cross when it chipped.:D

Gangstabird

luxor4t wrote: »

Finally finished my chair this weekend. The cushion pad came from Dunelm Mill & fitted perfectly, so I havecovered the bench seat in matching fabric (problems down loading the bench photo, so will try again:


Did it!

Gosh you have all been so busy. They are beautiful and well & truly worth it.:D

Gangstabird

Here is a bag I made today. I like it so I am sharing. Details on my blog but if you google making a bag I am sure that better tutorials than mine will show up:D It's very OS as it's made from a pillowcase from a charity shop plus a bit of calico.

In_Search_Of_Me

aww thanks gangsta...just what I needed after going to friends to "sandwich" the quilt only to discover the calico is "short" and I put the edge on (but wasnt meant to!) so have got to unpick two rows plus take all the border off...ahhh! I'm really chuffed with it and its very "me"...not too fussy but wil be fab when all the stitching one (by hand) for the quilting...many months away!
Love the bag - did you make the quilt under it too? Very frugal of you!! Must try things like that too but quilt taking all the energy I have at the moment! btw where is linky to your blog? Cant find one in your profile...

Gangstabird

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

aww thanks gangsta...just what I needed after going to friends to "sandwich" the quilt only to discover the calico is "short" and I put the edge on (but wasnt meant to!) so have got to unpick two rows plus take all the border off...ahhh! I'm really chuffed with it and its very "me"...not too fussy but wil be fab when all the stitching one (by hand) for the quilting...many months away!
Love the bag - did you make the quilt under it too? Very frugal of you!! Must try things like that too but quilt taking all the energy I have at the moment! btw where is linky to your blog? Cant find one in your profile...

God no, its a laura ashley one from Ebay. I will PM you to my bloggedness.

I know what you mean about things taking energy. They really do and if you are anything like me, I get started and have to finish - now!! Then when I am finished I congratulate meself and am already bored thinking of what to start next but have to hold back because of cleaning/cooking/kids/hubs blah blah blah.

In_Search_Of_Me

we quilt is now sandwiched! Have done some of the hand quilting and used my new water soluble pen which does come off (was worried that being cream it may show but it doesent!)...going to take ages to finish and despite friend moving furniture back it took up the whole floor...will post piccies asap! Hows everyone else doing? I managed to get a fruga egg holder for a quid and will paint it with the stuff I used for the bedroom!