I spent yesterday working on 'the waistcoat'. We think we have a final design with pockets, zips and rings all carefully measured before stitching in place. Yesterday I cut out and started to make two so I have threads and bits everywhere. I will finish making these this morning but as you are aware I am unable to show and tell them in detail because of the possible pending patent. Watch this space :-)
When these are finished I will be moving on to upholstering this little chair. I am working on it with my neighbour. She is married to a soldier who is in the middle of a 9 month stint out in Afghanistan. They have a 9 mth little girl and this chair is being covered for her in the pretty pink check fabric that is hanging on the back of the chair in the photo. It's a lovely project to occupy the mind for us all. Little A was only 10 weeks old when Daddy left and he has only been home for one week since then. We dearly hope he gets home safely for her first birthday.
When these are finished I will be moving on to upholstering this little chair. I am working on it with my neighbour. She is married to a soldier who is in the middle of a 9 month stint out in Afghanistan. They have a 9 mth little girl and this chair is being covered for her in the pretty pink check fabric that is hanging on the back of the chair in the photo. It's a lovely project to occupy the mind for us all. Little A was only 10 weeks old when Daddy left and he has only been home for one week since then. We dearly hope he gets home safely for her first birthday.
What a skill you have in keeping everyone busy and happy. I am sure all your friends and customers treasure you as much as I do - well almost!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful neighbour you are I do wish you were close enough to pop in here I have a churchill sofa and ancient drop end that sadly need your care and attention!
ReplyDeleteOh i can't wait to see this waist coat you have done ( can't see it being better than the other one i seen ( but then again , you are a clever little bunny)
ReplyDeleteOh bless her...and wishing him a safe return home. One of the hardest jobs ( well i think it's more than a job, it's a life). such a beautiful chair, that will be loved so much by the little girl x
Have had a great catch up session but as I@ve aid on my other comment am itching to go and sew so I won't leave comments on all your posts. Your daughter looked fab and what a lucky class to have such fun teacher good for her.
ReplyDeleteI hope 'he' comes back safely too. What a lovely idea for the baby to have her own chair.
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You sound so busy, but obviously love what your do. Your neighbour must appreciate your kindness, and I bet that chair will look wonderful when all finished. Good to hear the waistcoat is coming along well
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing that waist coat (is that what we'd call a vest? Is it for outdoors or for under a suit jacket?)I also hope you'll show the finished chair!
ReplyDeleteA waistcoat usually sits under a suit jacket and thats what I called this when we started designing it but I have to admit it looks little like a waistcoat now :-) It has morphed into something to suit the needs of a special gent and all may be revealed at some point in the future :-) A x
ReplyDeletewish I had a neighbour like you, have fun with the chair :0)
ReplyDeleteMe too Ginny, another fascinating workspace Anne!
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