tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post5172404829343424853..comments2023-06-16T09:34:01.274+01:00Comments on Dolls' Houses and Miniatures: Time to RecoverAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-31529311009814603042012-12-01T13:34:22.921+00:002012-12-01T13:34:22.921+00:00Great job on the chair Andy - and the sofa recover...Great job on the chair Andy - and the sofa recovering is very well done; an expert job of both. They were well worth the effort, both are very effective and I look forward to seeing them in the room.<br />SandieSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362568798383541625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-32125396255466873302012-11-21T21:16:59.995+00:002012-11-21T21:16:59.995+00:00Enhorabuena, Andy, los sillones están preciosos, y...Enhorabuena, Andy, los sillones están preciosos, y la tela encaja mejor en la escala. Hace tiempo realicé unos sillones de orejas muy parecidos, por eso sé que son difíciles de realizar. ¡Enhorabuena! Espero con ansia esa sorpresa de Navidad, seguro me encantará!!<br /><br />¡Un abrazo enorme!<br />El caballero Metabólicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439507986234550166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-48694780490352603122012-11-20T17:53:34.310+00:002012-11-20T17:53:34.310+00:00Well dear I'm afraid if you wanted the old fab...Well dear I'm afraid if you wanted the old fabric scraps to make a new dress for yourself, I have thrown them all out! I might let you come to the party, as long as you promise to behave!! Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-82807747573544475622012-11-20T17:50:06.627+00:002012-11-20T17:50:06.627+00:00Hi Giac, thanks for your kind words! It took a whi...Hi Giac, thanks for your kind words! It took a while to work out how to cover some of the pieces, but fortunately it all came together quite well. Hope you'll still be impressed when everything is in place!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-90867373442194154982012-11-20T17:46:31.746+00:002012-11-20T17:46:31.746+00:00Hi Simon, great to hear from you! Pleased you like...Hi Simon, great to hear from you! Pleased you like the sofa! I did do some minor damage to the sofa taking it apart, but easily replaced and not seen on the finished product!<br /><br />The wireless came from Truly Scrumptious It's rather smart isn't it!! It fits into the pub quite well!<br /><br />Now, what is happening with your theatre project, not seen any recent updates on your blog for a while!!?Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-62554244450855194972012-11-20T17:41:37.900+00:002012-11-20T17:41:37.900+00:00Hi Gee,
Well, I suppose the fabric was just a bit...Hi Gee,<br /><br />Well, I suppose the fabric was just a bit out of scale for my tastes, and I didn't really like the colours either, so wanted to recover it. pleased that you still approve of the new covering!! ;)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-54129864798180010812012-11-20T17:38:29.423+00:002012-11-20T17:38:29.423+00:00Hello,
Many thanks, glad you like it!!Hello,<br /><br />Many thanks, glad you like it!!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-49490898980844147502012-11-20T17:35:42.761+00:002012-11-20T17:35:42.761+00:00Hello Fi, I assumed you were away on your holiday ...Hello Fi, I assumed you were away on your holiday by now! Urgh! curtains!! well in the New Year I will knuckle down and make something, for now I am 'practicing' my sewing skills!<br /><br />So pleased that you like the chair and fabric. <br /><br />Trust your hawk-like eyes to spot the work bench, and my mouse mat! that came from the Sir John Soane Museum in London, showing the classical orders, perfect pour moi. n'est ce pas? I am surprised you didn't ask me about the little bits of furniture lurking in the background!! My 'local' dolls house shop was holding a sale and I got those pieces half price, along with a few other little bits!<br /><br />Not long to wait for Christmas Project to be revealed, as long as I can get all my blasted lights to work!!!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-32544470607944990692012-11-20T17:35:05.439+00:002012-11-20T17:35:05.439+00:00I'm still recovering from your sofa. As Dame E...I'm still recovering from your sofa. As Dame Edna would say, "Tell me the history of that upholstery fabric?" But it really looks so comfortable - and beautifully executed. I hope I'm I invited to The Swan's Christmas Party...<br /><br />David xDr Huckvale's Castle of Art and Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066728779498254419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-62090442583338997682012-11-20T17:27:17.683+00:002012-11-20T17:27:17.683+00:00Hi Ilona,
Many thanks, I'm thrilled that you...Hi Ilona, <br /><br />Many thanks, I'm thrilled that you like the furniture and my choice of fabric! I hope it looks good when its all in place!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-5103776939459270112012-11-20T17:24:57.328+00:002012-11-20T17:24:57.328+00:00Hi John,
I saw you latest post, looks great to me...Hi John,<br /><br />I saw you latest post, looks great to me! Love your chaise, very Regency! <br /><br />I've pulled all the furniture out of the pub while I work on the lights, more about that later!<br /><br />Your light fittings in the library look simply gorgeous!<br /><br />Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-45625549692922273992012-11-20T17:17:29.969+00:002012-11-20T17:17:29.969+00:00Hi Elga,
I have indeed picked up the needle agai...Hi Elga, <br /><br />I have indeed picked up the needle again, to do a tiny bit of sewing, but you'll have to wait for the results, as it's all part of my Christmas Project!!<br /><br />Pleased you like the sofa and chair, I have been enjoying your recent posts on the Chippendale chairs too!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-26656745859631111902012-11-20T17:11:51.321+00:002012-11-20T17:11:51.321+00:00Hi Betsy, pleased you like the chair, I should hav...Hi Betsy, pleased you like the chair, I should have taken photos of its progress as I made it, but forgot until it was almost finished! You miniature upholstery for the tree house helped to inspire me!<br /><br />Ah! the Christmas Project is coming along slowly!! all will be revealed soon!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-20906537553733689062012-11-20T13:16:02.098+00:002012-11-20T13:16:02.098+00:00Hello Andy,
Terrific job! You really changed a sim...Hello Andy,<br />Terrific job! You really changed a simple piece into something frech and crisp! the fabric is beautiful and your upholstery skills are great. The fabrioc looks just right on every curve and every line.<br />Very impressive!<br />Big hug,<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-57158794560844033362012-11-19T12:36:37.232+00:002012-11-19T12:36:37.232+00:00Great job Andy! well done. I tried doing that and ...Great job Andy! well done. I tried doing that and gave up once I broke the back trying to prize it apart!<br />I love the new fabric - also love your wireless in the room.<br />Can't beleive Christmas is almost around the corner!!<br />hugs<br />Simon xSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843072284822496590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-22955470086638223442012-11-19T02:25:52.432+00:002012-11-19T02:25:52.432+00:00Great job on the upholstery, although I did not di...Great job on the upholstery, although I did not dislike the fabric that was on it before, I must admit this looks better!<br />Hugs,<br />GeeGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209436888131173655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-77479700577860516462012-11-18T20:55:49.235+00:002012-11-18T20:55:49.235+00:00I really like the wing chair. You did a great job ...I really like the wing chair. You did a great job from scratch. Really niceIndy_Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883752508933367411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-54073979886695969782012-11-18T19:44:50.276+00:002012-11-18T19:44:50.276+00:00Hi Andy,
You have done a fantastic job on the cha...Hi Andy,<br /><br />You have done a fantastic job on the chair.....how brave you are,the thought of re upholstering seems so daunting. I did have a close look at your sewing and you have done a wonderful job it's not that easy to do pleating and you even made the legs of the chair. Well no excuses now, we expect to see curtains before to long!<br /><br />I love the new fabric too, it's perfect for the pub, I also love your neat and tidy work bench, thats a very nice mouse pad you have there.<br /><br />Now you have us in suspense for your Christmas post, I can't wait!!<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-42368325741927954892012-11-18T19:01:29.317+00:002012-11-18T19:01:29.317+00:00Hi Andy, you did great work on the furniture, desp...Hi Andy, you did great work on the furniture, despite of your needle-fear ;)! I also like the new chair and your choice of fabric, it shows much better for the pub :D<br />Ilonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325745983964748534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-43265013902439539832012-11-18T18:49:48.160+00:002012-11-18T18:49:48.160+00:00GREAT JOB on the chair, Andy! And your sofa make-...GREAT JOB on the chair, Andy! And your sofa make-over turned out brill, too! (You had much better luck than me --see upcoming post)... I can't believe how November is whirring by, either...bought my first X-Mas present today. Can't wait to see your furniture in place.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-57695410979787613082012-11-18T16:46:00.670+00:002012-11-18T16:46:00.670+00:00The sofa and chair looks great Andy and congrats o...The sofa and chair looks great Andy and congrats on overcoming your fear of picking up the needle ;-) Now that we know you can, we look forward to more sewing projects from you. Elgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639738521849496729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1708828566635042112.post-66756314693278025072012-11-18T16:40:15.952+00:002012-11-18T16:40:15.952+00:00Wow! Great Job! Especially on the built-from-scrat...Wow! Great Job! Especially on the built-from-scratch chair!!! I Love the fabric choice.... just the right "country" look! I Can't wait to see the secret improvements at the Pub.... as well as your Christmas Project!!!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.com