I thought I'd lost

These photos from my phone that was stolen when we were broken into a month ago and I thought I had lossed them forever. I have added them in case I lose them again.

The first ones are from the craft fair at work that took place in early October.

This one is a commission in progress

This is my fur baby Jackson

These are from our vacation in Chandler Arizona and Scottsdale Arizona.

Sofa bed rejuvinated

In my last post I said I was going to be making a cover for our sofa bed that resides in our newly decorated 3rd bedroom aka 'the Green Room'.

Well here are some photos of before during and after

 Before, my husband didn't think it needed covering as it has green stripes in the fabric. But all I could see was blue and that just wasn't right.

This is about half way through, as I was using a pair of curtains purchased from a charity shop (I bought 2 fully lined pairs), I knew that as I wanted to hang the other pair at the window I wouldn't have enough fabric to completely cover it so I used the some of the lining fabric on the inside of the back. The very front panel is just pinned on to see what it would look like. 

This is the after photo. The underside of the the seat pads i used the ling fabric again and just made a sack shape popped the seat pad inside and folded and tucked the excess underneath at one end.

There was just enough fabric left for the back cushion. again I made a sack shape and stuffed the cushion pads inside, that was quite a struggle as it is a very tight fit but looks good.

I would like to add at this point that I have never done this before, I have had no training in loos cover making or upholstery. Like all Folk Artists I am self taught and will have a go at anything.

I hemmed the front panel all round and staple gunned it along the top edge and the ends sit under the front side panels perfectly. the whole cover including the front panel are easily removed for laundering.

excuse the ironing board but I was pressing the cover as I went along.

This is the other pair hung temporarily at the window to see what they looked looked like. I say temporarily because the curtain pole had to come down as the wall where the cupboard is had to be wallpapered as it wasn't in good enough condition to leave painted.

I failed to take some before pictures of this room, but it was wallpapered all round and we decided that we would just paint as it would be easier to refresh when necessary. but when the paper was removed we discovered that at some point cork tiles had been glued to the wall and there was a lot of residue left. Our decorator did his best but it just looked awful so now it has been papered. I will post finished pictures once I have fully dressed the room.

We have decorated this room, the fourth bedroom aka 'The blue Room' (we have 5!), downstairs cloakroom and halfway through the dining room. Next week the dining room should be finished along with our second bedroom aka 'The Pink Room'. And no we don't have a Red Room LOL (for those who have either read or seen the 50 Shades movies).

I will share the finished rooms in due course.

Have a wonderful Friday.

Julie x

Part one of project completed

The centre punch needle of Not Forgotten Farm's design is complete. Now have to choose and cut my wool worms.

I will share the finished project soon.

Later today I will be making a loose cover for the sofa bed in our newly decorated guest bedroom.
Have a great Saturday.

Blessed Be

From the cabin x

New magazine & punch needle

I received the first edition of a new crafts magazine called Wool Works

It's full of rug hook, appliqué and punch needle designs plus articles on what you can use for your rug foundation.

One of my favourite designers, Lori Brechlin of Not Forgotten Farm has a punch needle and rug hook design which I a in the process of making; here are some photos:

This is Jackson's head in the way as he was sitting next to me on the sofa.

Thepa

I noticed some gaps after taking this photo which I have filled in. I'm now working on the background which I will share with you later.

We have had a light dusting of snow overnight and I am planning on working in my cabin this afternoon, heater is definitely going on and hour before I venture out there.

Blessings from the cabin

Julie

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I met my goal today

I have finally achieved a couple of my goals today. I have a weekly goal of photographing 5 items and listing 5 items into my Etsy shop. Well today I photographed 14 pairs of earrings and 15 scissor keepers; a total of 29 items which means I have achieved all of January's photographic goals and part of February's too! I haven't achieved the listing goals but now I have them photographed makes it easier to list more regularly. 

 

Here are some photo's

 

 

I even achieved a bracing walk along the river front today too, it certainly cleared my head.

 

Blessings from the Cabin x

 

My first needle felt and....

Update on the old homestead.

 

First here are a couple of photos of my first attempt at needle felting

 

If you haven't guessed it's meant to be a mouse ;o)

 

The tools of my needle felting trade. I made the felting pad myself from burlap and rice.

 

it is going to take some practice as this little mouse took all afternoon!

 

 

Now for the homestead update.

 

I have had quotes for the decorating and 2 of the bedrooms will be started on February 14th.

 

And we have started our revamp of the lounge by moving the TV from one side of the fire to the other, bought a new sofa, secondhand from Les & Gary's in Leigh-on-Sea Essex and an arm chair from another second-hand shop along the way from Les & Gary's. both absolute bargains.

 

This is where the TV was. This is our new sofa.

Now in it's new home, where it fits much better.

 

and our new armchair which ia am sitting now writing this.

 

Must be off to to housewifey things.

 

Blessed Be

 

Julie

Thoughts from the Cabin

 

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Plans in place for 2017...

I have lots of plans for my craft business in 2017. I have written my plan and shared it with my life coach who will ensure I keep to it and achieve my goals.

 

I also have or I should say we have big plans for the old homestead.

 

We did work on the yard last year and this year it's inside that is getting it and it desperately needs it.

 

 

Follow me here to see the changes and for updates on my business.

 

 

Enjoy the rest of your day

 

Julie

 

Thoughts from the Cabin x