Round Ottoman Slipcover

 You will probably remember the ticking couch in the background from a previous post.   My customer had been searching Craigslist for a large round ottoman with no luck.  She contacted me after she had this custom ottoman frame built to her specifications. Of course I had to get a picture of Jack, my customers dog, looking cute posing on top of the ottoman.

 

 

I asked my customer if she would like to meet at Schindlers Fabrics, a great local fabric shop, that has been in business since 1938.The following is from Schindlers website:

 Since 1938, Schindlers’ has been servicing the greater Cleveland area in home decor, quality re-upholstery, custom made products for the home, office and marine use. We have our retail store, upholstery and drapery shop and workrooms on-site, and we have been a discount and wholesale outlet for designers and upholsterers in the Cleveland area for decades. We stock over 300,000 yards of home fashion fabrics all first quality. Our extensive line includes silks, sheers, tapestries, velvets, cottons, linens, mohair, chenilles, crewels, canvas, vinyls, commercial upholstery and trims. We have a fabric for every budget.

 With the wide variety of fabrics at Schindlers she was sure to find what she wanted.   My customer purchased all the fabrics and trim for the ottoman except for the skirt from Schindlers.

 

I upholstered the top of the ottoman.  She wanted the bottom untouched so she could use the storage underneath. 

  

My customer requested a tuft in the center of the top.  I offered her the option of using a snap. The snap lets the slipcover be removed easily for dry cleaning.  My friend Dede O'Hair is the owner of Workroom Buttons  which specializes in providing the custom workroom industry with an informed and educated source for covered button supplies and equipment.  I sent the top of the slipcover to Dede and she set the snap for me since I do not have the equipment to do it myself.  She also supplied me with the snap screw which I had my husband screw into the center of the frame.  I then upholstered around the snap.

  

Again, I used the awesome Quick Pleater for the boxed pleats. Here is a video on how the quick pleater works.

Quick Pleater Video

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Chic Unique has moved!

My friend Carrin Andress owner of Chic Unique has relocated to downtown Elyria at 120 Middle Ave., Elyria, OH 44035. Carrin will open the store once a month for a big sale. Look at the crowd she had at her Grand Opening on November 20. She sold out in little over an hour.



Carrin had so many beautiful items. I love her displays and I must buy some mirror windows. I am hoping to finish some new slipcovered furniture for her next sale which will be on December 18. Finish your Christmas list with some unique items.

Friday's Featured Slipcover

My quilted slipcover is one of the featured slipcovers at the Pink and Polka Dot Blog. It is always exciting to be featured on her blog. Go check out all the great slipcover links on her blog.

Ruffles and more Ruffles

The always popular ruffles turned out great on my latest project! My client bought a matelasse coverlet/sham set then had me add the ruffles and a custom monogram. I loved the way it turned out.



She found this great footstool made of burlap and linen and wanted a ruffle added to that as well.

Closeup of footstool.



We finished off the bedding with two cute ruffled pillows, I have seen them in magazines and all over the internet. The pillows were so fun to make and complimented the decor. I can't wait to make more of these.


My client's daughter was so happy with her room that she wanted to write me her own check. I thought it was so cute. Here is a picture of the check. I can tell she really liked the ruffles. Look at all those zeroes!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers!

I have been featured over at the Pink and Polka Dot Blog. She has featured my office chair slipcover and my monogrammed headboard slipcover. Click on the Friday's Featured Slipcover link below and check out her great blog. She is showcasing other slipcovers from blog land as well.



Thank you Kristi!!!

Summer Market 2009

We ended up having great weather. It only rained once in the morning. There was live music, food, and some great vendors providing jewelry, art, aprons, headbands, beautiful custom totes, garden art, antiques, and much more.


Here is all of the furniture that I at my Summer Market booth.


A picture of my booth.


One of the wing chairs with solid denim samples.


The beautiful view of the boardwalk and Lake Erie from my booth.

Cozy Cottage Slipcover article in Sunday Paper

A couple weeks ago I was contacted by Jill Sell of the Cleveland Plain Dealer for a slipcover article she was working on. I was so excited to be interviewed. You can read the article at this Plain Dealer Link
Plain Dealer article

Sunbrella Fabric

Sunbrella has a whole line of fabrics that can be used indoors. My customer chose Sunbrella fabric for it's ease of cleaning in a dining area.

Comfortable, beautiful, and oh so livable, Sunbrella® fabric makes the dining or living room as worry-free as the outdoor room. It's amazingly easy to maintain, and most spills can be cleaned with mild soap and water. For tough stains, bleach can be used without fear of damaging the fabric or removing the color. With this kind of durability, a new 5-year warranty, and a wide variety of styles, what's not to love?

http://www.sunbrella.com/

Blogradio Interview

This is my slipcover that won 1st place at the 2007 Slipcover Summit in Boston, MA. Karen Erickson of Slipcover America holds a Slipcover Summit each year offering beginner to advanced classes on slipcovering techniques. You can get more information at her website. http://www.slipcovernetwork.com/

Here is the link to my Blog radio interview: Yes, my nickname is Tessy.

Listen to Home Fashions Us March 17 internet radio show about slipcover and design Meet the Winners of the Slipcover Design Contest Terese Bennett 2007 of CozyCottageSlipcovers.com in Ohio and Therese Davis 2008 of FABRICATIONSWORKROOM.com in Illinois. ...

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Home-Fashions-U