tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post1603320220653822546..comments2024-03-07T21:02:21.701+11:00Comments on You SEW Girl: It's a family affair... or at least a family project.Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-28457603690177661612011-03-11T16:40:33.958+11:002011-03-11T16:40:33.958+11:00Wow! They look fabulous... I'm just about to e...Wow! They look fabulous... I'm just about to embark upon my first attempt at re-upholstering a bit old armchair, and this post is both inspiring and daunting! I don't think I'll come close to this level of gorgeousness, but I feel encouraged to give it a red hot go....<br />You're a star Nikki!Juddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194343498015016201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-26769795619727700842009-10-02T12:19:29.460+10:002009-10-02T12:19:29.460+10:00Seriously, is there any end to your talents?! Beau...Seriously, is there any end to your talents?! Beautiful job on both chairs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-81083259284035418162009-09-29T20:54:02.528+10:002009-09-29T20:54:02.528+10:00Wow... and the piping is amazing.
I'm staying...Wow... and the piping is amazing. <br />I'm staying up far too late AGAIN reading blogs. tonight, this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-56129027149466974322009-09-28T23:41:09.293+10:002009-09-28T23:41:09.293+10:00Nikki, both chairs look sensational! I hear all t...Nikki, both chairs look sensational! I hear all these good things about Ikea - wish we had one out our way, but it could be dangerous! (By the way, hat patterns selling very well)Sandyhttp://www.thesilverthimble.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-46166479445761306692009-09-28T21:21:24.961+10:002009-09-28T21:21:24.961+10:00Wow Nikki, this is amazing and so is the mini chai...Wow Nikki, this is amazing and so is the mini chair. I have never been to Ikea to check out their fabric (criminal I know). How good is your little assistant shopper to. So does the man like it now too?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521174979832937974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-74094816807396853982009-09-28T15:28:27.163+10:002009-09-28T15:28:27.163+10:00Hooly-dooly - you did that on a weekend? It reall...Hooly-dooly - you did that on a weekend? It really does look stunning, Nikki. You're so clever with whatever you make.<br /><br />I have a vey sad (formerly) cream coloured couch that I would love to re-cover, but it looks pretty tricky. I suspect we will put up with its many shades of grey for a bit longer!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392520536946879645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-8674058266323134212009-09-28T14:19:00.603+10:002009-09-28T14:19:00.603+10:00WOW! Both chairs turned out great! I love the fabr...WOW! Both chairs turned out great! I love the fabrics!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959242204818975269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-81656377226020641092009-09-28T13:29:45.954+10:002009-09-28T13:29:45.954+10:00LOVE IT! And it's a perfectly wonderful job-I...LOVE IT! And it's a perfectly wonderful job-I couldn't see a single pucker.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869205085727011059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-38749836051708847182009-09-28T12:37:48.923+10:002009-09-28T12:37:48.923+10:00What a fantastic job , Nikki. I would have thrown ...What a fantastic job , Nikki. I would have thrown the chairs away as the thought of recovering them would have landed in the "too hard basket". <br />HeatherHeather Tuckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-36491824441491501442009-09-28T12:27:12.848+10:002009-09-28T12:27:12.848+10:00Whoa, that's brilliant!!
Makes my current eff...Whoa, that's brilliant!!<br /><br />Makes my current efforts look rather dull. :)Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-62487896346267112082009-09-28T11:54:57.338+10:002009-09-28T11:54:57.338+10:00Pure total genius awesome!!!Pure total genius awesome!!!Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-51376043999133411522009-09-28T11:02:59.669+10:002009-09-28T11:02:59.669+10:00Hi Nikki, I love the couch cover. Your "go&q...Hi Nikki, I love the couch cover. Your "go" at it looks fantastic - trust me when I tried it was much worse. At least I can laugh about it now. Love your blog.estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376459677497071970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-25917114653424433992009-09-28T10:43:09.775+10:002009-09-28T10:43:09.775+10:00Looks great Nikki - I feel inspired!Looks great Nikki - I feel inspired!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-62647797386965624572009-09-28T10:28:51.944+10:002009-09-28T10:28:51.944+10:00Nikki, fantastic job - Love it !!!
Upholstery is s...Nikki, fantastic job - Love it !!!<br />Upholstery is so hard and i think you are making up the wonkiness - it looks perfect!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-30558360222725825052009-09-28T10:17:51.907+10:002009-09-28T10:17:51.907+10:00You are such a smartypants - the chair looks fab. ...You are such a smartypants - the chair looks fab. And the piping is VERY impressive. I can see some hip and shouldering going on to get to the small chair if you ever have a kid friendly morning tea again too.......Cathhttp://mobblegobble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-76622935428641724162009-09-28T10:16:14.318+10:002009-09-28T10:16:14.318+10:00They both look fabulous Nikki.
I looked at that o...They both look fabulous Nikki. <br />I looked at that orange print yesterday at Ikea and wondered what project I could dream up as an excuse to buy some!<br />Love it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593818335616365129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-61577878812423385522009-09-28T08:58:17.920+10:002009-09-28T08:58:17.920+10:00I've got to say the man of the house is pretty...I've got to say the man of the house is pretty clever to cut the chair down in the first place. I would never have considered doing that. The little one's chair has my favourite small print from IKEA but I also love the cheery orange for the man's chair. Excellent work and if you don't point out the wrinkles no one will ever have to know that it was all 'handmade' ! Cherriewillywagtailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161501326916060091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-20796856367725428632009-09-28T08:56:56.526+10:002009-09-28T08:56:56.526+10:00BTW have you thought of upholstering the walls? Wi...BTW have you thought of upholstering the walls? With Ikea fabric of course!Bellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440110266133758891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-16067590971400931542009-09-28T08:56:10.344+10:002009-09-28T08:56:10.344+10:00Well done. You're a braver woman than I am. Yo...Well done. You're a braver woman than I am. You do realize though, you have now started something. You want to paint the walls, then the other furniture won't look as good aganist the new walls and the light fittings will need to be updated etc, etc. Ah the joys of redecorating. ;-)Cheryl from Brisbanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-63833744367868579272009-09-28T08:43:18.893+10:002009-09-28T08:43:18.893+10:00Yay! I was buying fabric in Ikea on Friday for the...Yay! I was buying fabric in Ikea on Friday for the second overhaul of an ugly but very comfy couch. I'm not sure I'm up to the piping though, it looks great!Bellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440110266133758891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-62760269428455958912009-09-28T08:29:02.553+10:002009-09-28T08:29:02.553+10:00I love it!I love it!Manda - Handmade with Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-79226382121955154202009-09-28T08:01:46.687+10:002009-09-28T08:01:46.687+10:00I think it looks brilliant! Great job.I think it looks brilliant! Great job.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165329233956247593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-84755764370303823962009-09-28T07:24:43.109+10:002009-09-28T07:24:43.109+10:00That is wonderful!That is wonderful!annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445854457803919297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-79325662199029973572009-09-28T07:23:10.302+10:002009-09-28T07:23:10.302+10:00that is seriously cool and very impressive! Well d...that is seriously cool and very impressive! Well done!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052830301743974857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-80888702606556458992009-09-28T06:38:13.786+10:002009-09-28T06:38:13.786+10:00OMG!! Piping and everything.
It looks amazing.OMG!! Piping and everything.<br />It looks amazing.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.com