Fabric Valentines Hearts

These hearts were so easy to make. Sew a heart shape and put in a bit of stuffing. I liked the look of the raw edges so they were so quick to make. The only thing that took a bit of time was the decoration in the centre. 

Reupholstered chairs

The finished chairs, please read on for the full story!!!

Coming to our house is a hazardous affair. We have had the same table and chairs for a number of years. The table is still in working order, all be it rather dirty. However, sitting on a chair is like playing Russian Roulette. On one particular day a rather unfortunate guest picked the wrong chair!

It was in a state of complete disrepair and ended up on the fire. The guest was fine apart from a rather sore bottom.

I have now decided to make it my mission to replace all the chairs, I have gone down the road of having mixed chairs, I am not sure if it is the right choice yet. We were in Midhurst the other day and I saw two old chairs for only five pounds each in a charity shop, the mission began!!

I also have a chair coming from my Mum and Dad, so that makes three, only another three to go!!

I chose this Cath Kidston fabric for these two, I think the others (when I have got them) are going to be covered in different plain colours to complement this fabric.

All I needed was a staple gun and some fabric protector

These were the chairs before covering

I roughly drew around the chair pad and cut out the fabric and then ironed

I love how this photo shows all the small holes from previous owners, I think these chairs have been covered many times during their life time.

I am pleased with the way they have turned out. I am in two minds to paint them white. What do you think?

Oil Cloth box tutorial

This super simple box is so useful for storing anything you wish in.

HOW TO DO IT

Cut the following from oil cloth

Two 5” by 5” squares

Four 6” by 5” rectangles

Four 7” by 5” rectangles

On the 5" by 5"  squares (the bases) draw a square in the centre that measures 4” by 4”, this will act as your sewing guide.

You will now need to sew the sides onto the square base, be sure to use the sewing guide. Each time you sew on a side flatten out.

Next you will need to sew the sides together.

Trim sides and bottom, this will help with the shaping of the box

You will need to do this for both the rectangles. The 6” by 5” box will need to be turned through, it is worth spending a bit of time ensuring this is done well and the corners are poked out, it will help with the shaping of the box.

And finally place the two parts together and you are done

Turn over the top

You may have noticed that I have sewn the top of some of my boxes, after making a few I have realised that I don't need to do this, as the oil cloth holds its shape so well. I think it looks so much neater.

Creativity Underway

So by the end of yesterday I had thought about a project I would like to have a go at. However, we decided we needed to get out of the house for some fresh air so it is only in the early stages. I had the bright idea for going for a walk along the river Wey in Guildford. This was not possible as you can see from the pictures. So instead we walked around the castle grounds and grabbed a coffee, the coffee shop is conveniently positioned right next to the fabric and wool shop!!!
The picture of the Cath Kidston oil cloth cut up is the beginnings of small bucket boxes that I plan to make.

Spanner holder

So, I bet you didn't think it would be this. I have to admit it was on of the hardest things I have made because the oil cloth was so difficult to work with. I am not sure how my sewing machine managed. It is for my dad, as the original roll the spanners came in had bitten the dust.

Pretty Floral Apron

I made this apron, I can't bring myself to use it!

The pattern I used can be found here

Lined Crochet Neck Warmer

I crocheted this neck warmer only to discover it made me itch when I put it on, so I lined it with fabric to solve the problem.