Sunday 21 February 2016

Its coming along

Its taking time but if i rush it i tend to make mistakes.
The patchwork sofa is coming along , The most difficult part for me next is  the seat pad covers  , I  am  going to unpick the originals and have a go at them over the next week .
 I dont know if i will manage the piping or not but i will have a go. I dyed the Antique lace on the top of the cushion with tea bags .  

 All the fabric so far is stuff i have picked up from jumble sales and its not cost any more than £20 , I think you will either love it or hate it.   







Just two vintage finds this week.

I am always one step in front , This tea set was picked up recently and will go in my kitchen when it has a new lick of paint in the summer.   


This medal was in a box of jewellery i purchased , Rare to find one in its original  box. 




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  1. Meg21 February 2016 at 01:58

    What a great job you are doing!!! I love the medal what a great find xxxx

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  2. Pattypan21 February 2016 at 04:01

    I had been wondering how you were doing. Its coming along well and I like your choice of colours. There are some good tutorials on You Tube and also links on Pinterest to help with making of the piping. Even I have not had a go at that yet but having a visual would help me more so I assume it would help you too. Looks really good, individual and a way to making the most of what you have. Love it. And well done with the cushion too. Look forward to the next instalment; and love the china. Take care.

    Pattypan

    x

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    1. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife21 February 2016 at 10:13

      Thanks pattypan , Knowing me i will leave it out completely lol, I have made an identical cushion today , The idea is it looks part of the sofa xxx

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  3. Scarlet21 February 2016 at 09:46

    Love, love, love it! Well done you. Piping is simple to make and attach. A YouTube tutorial is a good idea if you are unsure. Xx

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    1. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife21 February 2016 at 10:14

      Thanks sacarlet , Glad you like it , Had my results back saturday , I have some svt episodes so need to go on beta blockers , I just hope they help xxx

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  4. galant21 February 2016 at 10:45

    Not sure how rare that WW1 medal is as I have my late uncle's WW1 medals in their original box, too.
    Margaret P

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    1. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife21 February 2016 at 10:58

      Hello Margaret. I dont think its very rare its just that it was in a job lot so it was a bonus to me xxx

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  5. SAM21 February 2016 at 10:54

    I'm in the LOVE IT category! I picture myself sitting on it, drinking a great cup of tea from one of you other finds. I so look forward to reading about your finds.

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    1. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife21 February 2016 at 11:00

      Thanks sam , Glad you love it , I cant wait for it to be finished should be the end of next week fingers crossed xxx

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  6. Sheila21 February 2016 at 11:42

    I'm in the love it camp too. Can't wait to see it finished.

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  7. Unknown21 February 2016 at 23:23

    The sofa looks fab - well done you, not sure I would have the patience! I love the medal too c

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  8. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife22 February 2016 at 00:40

    Thanks tracy , I surprised myself with the patience bit too but am conquering it with doing a bit at a time instead of my usual bull in a china shop xxx

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  9. Mum23 February 2016 at 02:04

    The sofa's looking good so far. Tiny steps and the new sofa in all its glory will emerge. I shall look forward to the finished piece.
    xx

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thank you for your message , Shabby

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