14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie

flowerofscotland

Florenceem wrote: »

Flickr messing me about again so put photos in to Photobucket and then here.
I finished covering an office chair to use in my craft room. First one that I have done so not 100% happy with it. I have another chair to cover plus need to make 2 spare covers for wash time. I used Laura Ashley fabric lined with a recycled cotton sheet. The covers come off easily for washing - the back is a slip cover and the seat - gathered with a cotton tape.
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This looks great and so much more suited to a craft room that's in it's original guise

mrs-moneypenny

flowerofscotland wrote: »

This looks great and so much more suited to a craft room that's in it's original guise

totally agree:T

carlamarie_2

I agree too! Don't know why you aren't happy with it florenceem I think its great

carlamarie_2

Started doing a bit more of dds princess dress today, but the thread kept snapping on my machine. Rather than getting stressed out, I packed it all away and made a French memo board instead! Technically it needs buttons on the joins, but to be honest I don't have a stock of buttons (why, I ask myself?!) so I'm going to say its completed!


image by carlamariecraft, on Flickr


1. amend hubby's backpack to fit lights DONE 2.1.14
2. Sew 'stag' cushion for xmas
3. Sew baubles cushion for xmas
4. Sew noël cushion for xmas
5. Knit scarf - I WILL complete this year
6. Decorate ipad case DONE 3.1.14
7. Decoupage some sort of jar or tub to use as a 'pound a day' pot (need to get on this sooner rather than later I guess)
8. Make three cushion covers for sofa DONE 18.1.14
9. Make Cinderella inspired tulle princess dress for dd started 23.1.14
10. Coin jar for hubby DONE 23.1.14
11. Make French memo board for craft room DONE 1.2.14

So my total is 5/14

Dakota86

Ailsb wrote: »

Took son to hospital for appointment about his wrist, they confirmed he has broken it - he's really happy about it, strange child.

This was my daughter last weekend though she wasnt happy about it, supposedly her splint looks stupid and embarassing for school?!

Started work on my sons keepsake blanket and finished a hat for my stepmum but Im in love with it I dont want to give it away lol xx

Florenceem

Carlamarie - love the memo board - had to smile about buttons. I have a major stash of buttons here - just love them. I was in a charity shop the other day - there was a box - lots of buttons - £3 - decent box too but I resisted.

Florenceem

Re my comments on seat covers - I am a Virgo - so self critical.
I have been working on covering a table top ironing board from Ikeo - it was only £4 but no decent padding to use for pressing stuff. So I have padded it up and put on a nicer cover.
I found a naked sleeve board in my stash - think it was a 50p charity shop buy that I hadn't got around to covering - done now. Photos tomorrow.
I have space to sew now I have a bigger craft room.

carlamarie_2

Florenceem wrote: »

Carlamarie - love the memo board - had to smile about buttons. I have a major stash of buttons here - just love them. I was in a charity shop the other day - there was a box - lots of buttons - £3 - decent box too but I resisted.

I love buttons too yet don't have any. I need to sort this!
And ribbons aswell.
I have never thought to look in charity shops for them. As far as I'm aware there is no habidashery where I live so the only place to buy them is from hobbycraft, but I detest giving my money to them. I find them so overpriced.

I think I'll have to arrange a trip to the village which is around the corner from me as they have about 9 charity shops

Florenceem

carlamarie wrote: »

I love buttons too yet don't have any. I need to sort this!
And ribbons aswell.
I have never thought to look in charity shops for them. As far as I'm aware there is no habidashery where I live so the only place to buy them is from hobbycraft, but I detest giving my money to them. I find them so overpriced.

I think I'll have to arrange a trip to the village which is around the corner from me as they have about 9 charity shops

Ask in the charity shops - some take the buttons off clothes that they put in rags.
I have found buttons, ribbon, lace, crochet threads, yarn and velcro in charity shops.

carlamarie_2

Florenceem wrote: »

Ask in the charity shops - some take the buttons off clothes that they put in rags.
I have found buttons, ribbon, lace, crochet threads, yarn and velcro in charity shops.

Thanks for the tips!