tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post7100354280217379678..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Maybe my most ambitious home dec DIY yet, and a furniture paint reviewAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-30548570554008767792013-07-19T05:56:40.394-07:002013-07-19T05:56:40.394-07:00Nicely done. Very clean execution of colors.
pain...Nicely done. Very clean execution of colors. <br /><a href="http://phoenixpaintinganddrywall.com" rel="nofollow">painter phoenix az</a>Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-66806016019667408582013-07-12T12:17:16.735-07:002013-07-12T12:17:16.735-07:00I was thinking a French toile fabric with charcoal...I was thinking a French toile fabric with charcoal grey pattern on off white background would look fab on the chair, if you haven't covered it yet ;) if u can't find a print suitable, maybe a grey tweed fabric would also look shiek :)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-24771582673258424372013-06-08T16:40:14.660-07:002013-06-08T16:40:14.660-07:00You are not only skilled in dressmaking but also i...You are not only skilled in dressmaking but also in furniture painting. Whoa. Excellent job, Su! :)<br />Ed of <a href="http://www.fashionpatterns.com/" rel="nofollow">FashionPatterns.com</a>Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-24110276766670494902013-06-06T20:18:07.477-07:002013-06-06T20:18:07.477-07:00Ooohh! I wish I read this yesterday. I almost bou...Ooohh! I wish I read this yesterday. I almost bought a cool fabric remnant at Joann's today. It was kind of a beige linen fabric with pale blue embroidery in a sort of circle-type pattern. If I see it again, I will send you a pic.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-59135534051705288192013-06-04T11:49:09.314-07:002013-06-04T11:49:09.314-07:00Silver would look good or what about that green co...Silver would look good or what about that green color to tie in with the pillows. Sometimes I think prints in a bedroom should be limited to bedding and pillows. Why? So they allow you to switch them out easily if you become bored of them. Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-81539409747834763052013-06-04T07:57:08.757-07:002013-06-04T07:57:08.757-07:00That's too bad, I hope ours holds up!That's too bad, I hope ours holds up!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-76810995859714128632013-06-04T07:52:09.912-07:002013-06-04T07:52:09.912-07:00Very cool! If you ever want to try out the chalk p...Very cool! If you ever want to try out the chalk paint, I have several cans left over!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-43215333007040562792013-06-04T02:48:37.258-07:002013-06-04T02:48:37.258-07:00Well, Silver did cross my mind. Or maybe something...Well, Silver did cross my mind. Or maybe something with dark or licht grey in combination with silver fabric paint (or some other colour) and a nice template. Than I'm thinking about lace, rozes, birds or stripes of a zebra.<br /><br />http://homeartswithangela.blogspot.nl/2013/04/create-your-own-lace-fabric.htmlAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15440523990908439742013-06-04T01:13:19.132-07:002013-06-04T01:13:19.132-07:00This is going to be gorgeous! I would also love it...This is going to be gorgeous! I would also love it in a bright pink, but since that's out I'd suggest bright turquoise. A bold stripe would look gorgeous too - and maybe if there are limited home dec fabrics you could paint/print your own?!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-84687850860277866992013-06-03T21:18:24.077-07:002013-06-03T21:18:24.077-07:00I can't wait to see what you do, what a fun pr...I can't wait to see what you do, what a fun project! :)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-11797958697193031832013-06-03T20:35:36.122-07:002013-06-03T20:35:36.122-07:00I've heard lots about chalk paint but haven...I've heard lots about chalk paint but haven't tried it yet. You'll have to keep us updated with how it works in the long-run. On a side note, you're headboard looks awesome! I used the green notebook's tutorial when I did mine too...also in gray! If your interested in our twinner headboards...http://prettydubs.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-diy-tufted-headboard.html. Happy Monday!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-54275669440785634752013-06-03T19:52:11.832-07:002013-06-03T19:52:11.832-07:00http://www.tonicliving.com/Cameron-Storm-P2809.asp...http://www.tonicliving.com/Cameron-Storm-P2809.aspx<br />What about something like this? Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-39214304991367722302013-06-03T18:37:05.037-07:002013-06-03T18:37:05.037-07:00I love that you used anne sloans chalk paint. A lo...I love that you used anne sloans chalk paint. A lot of my furniture friends use it! I have lots of fabric. I'd go for dwell studios gate with your grey bedroom, it would look amazing.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-39871241423526444382013-06-03T17:51:00.053-07:002013-06-03T17:51:00.053-07:00teal/turquoise or bright or mustard yellow would a...teal/turquoise or bright or mustard yellow would all go well with the current color scheme while providing a pop of colorAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-26239198499773997592013-06-03T15:09:45.348-07:002013-06-03T15:09:45.348-07:00I'm with Kay, a gorgeous charcoal gray would l...I'm with Kay, a gorgeous charcoal gray would look amazing and forever versatile!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17813730958184382412013-06-03T13:54:16.870-07:002013-06-03T13:54:16.870-07:00Uh-oh. You're in for a nasty surprise. We trie...Uh-oh. You're in for a nasty surprise. We tried Annie Sloane Chalk Paint to refinish a cool 60's Western-Mod style maple sofa. Sure, we didn't have to sand or lacquer, but within a week of use the thing was scratched and nicked beyond belief. This was light wear, too, our household is used to treating antiques with respect. Needless to say all the hype surrounding chalk paint is unfounded. It wears just like its name would indicate, crumbles like chalk. If you want a painted furniture finish that will last you're going to have to do it the old fashioned way. Sand, sand well, wash, and 2- 3 coats of paint Possibly top-seal or clear lacquer if you really don't think you'll want to change it again or you know its going to take a beating. It really doesn't take that much more time either, especially when you consider the additional time you will have to spend on touch ups with the quick-fix alternatives.<br />I hope your chair project works out, but sorry to say I'm skeptical.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-73741982319968101022013-06-03T11:30:25.063-07:002013-06-03T11:30:25.063-07:00What about a nice grey, similar to your walls? Or ...What about a nice grey, similar to your walls? Or a grey and white print?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-43228198073701550872013-06-03T09:02:08.792-07:002013-06-03T09:02:08.792-07:00Light powder blue! I just think that would be love...Light powder blue! I just think that would be lovely, especially with the white. :)<br /><br /><br />~Gillian<br />youngyankeelady.blogspot.comAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34658519858929362162013-06-03T07:08:01.334-07:002013-06-03T07:08:01.334-07:00Lovely chair, I'm jealous! ;-)
Scrolling thr...Lovely chair, I'm jealous! ;-) <br /><br />Scrolling through Pinterest I must say I love this one: http://pinterest.com/pin/246501779574102644/ Would suit the current pillows as well... Pop of color, but not an... in-your-face pop. I cannot really see what color your curtains are, grayblue-ish? Or taupe? Staying with beige or taupe is also a safe choice (think it'd be like this: http://pinterest.com/pin/68961438014130984/, add crap and you have this http://pinterest.com/pin/198369558556382233/) and can be brightened up with a fun pillow as well... I think really bold prints will be some you'll eventually get bored with and it wouldn't be my choice to upholster every few years. I'd say go with a color you love and perhaps do try to find quality fabric, the chair is pretty enough to be worth that in my opinion...<br /><br /><br />I'm boring furniture-wise. xD I just love the idea of keeping/liking something for at least 10 to 15 years... ;-) I'll only go wild with accessories and wall-paint.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-51173887959222993732013-06-03T06:11:29.647-07:002013-06-03T06:11:29.647-07:00Looks like you're off to a great start with th...Looks like you're off to a great start with that chair. I'm sure it will be beautiful when its finished. As for the fabric, I think a print or pattern of some kind would make a nice statement in your otherwise pretty neutral room. If you can't find a fabric you like for the right price, you could maybe stencil some drop cloths with fabric paint? Just a thought. I know how frustrating fabric shopping can be! Also, don't be too afraid of upholstery. Its totally doable with the right tools. And since you already can sew, thats half the battle. I recently reupholstered my living room sofa and it turned out great, was easier than i expected, and was one of the most rewarding diys I've managed to accomplish.Good Luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com