Once Upon a Time there was a pale blue Lloyd Loom chair. She was a little drab and old-lady-like when she first came to live with me in March. A tad sad, a tad neglected. This chair has a great deal of sentimental value because of the very special Lady that once owned her. So I really wanted to feel good about the chair, to love her and adore her and make her pretty again. And I think there's something really special about breathing new life into a sad old chair, a chair that has had so many bottoms sat upon it over so many years.
So I started out thinking about how to prettify this chair, and a couple of inspiring images had really firmly lodged in my mind. The first one was a post on Vanessa's blog. And the second one was a post on Jane's blog. Both inspiring ladies, showing us inspiring chairs. Chairs to make yourself comfy in. Chairs to relax and create and dream in. And as I badly wanted my own comfy-relaxy-dreamy chair, I set about creating just such a thing. With yarn and fabric and love and joy.
First up, my chair needed it's own blanket. Without a doubt, it had to be cloaked in colourful hooky goodness or else it just wouldn't be my chair now would it? And so the circles-squares throw was started....
....and it grew....
....and grew some more...
...and then to dizzy appreciation, it gloried in it's ta-dah moment.
My chair also need a cushion. And so the whirly, stripy, circular cushion was started...
....and it grew....
....and grew some more....
...and it too enjoyed it's Ta-dah moment.
But even with her crochet cloak and her plumpety-plump cushion, the chair was still sporting her dowdy mucky velvet seat. And I just knew that One Piece of Fabric would never ever do. I had a vision, and to me it was as clear as day. I could see this chair so perfectly in my mind that it was as if it already existed. The seat would be made of patchwork.
Yes, patchwork!! It has to be this way, I can see it so clearly!
So I gathered the fabrics....
....discovered the delicious joy of cutting and piecing....
....and a Patchwork seat cover was made, Ta-dah!!
I am rather pleased with it. Well no, that is an out and out lie actually. I am not pleased with it, I am absolutely THRILLED with it!! It gives me palpitations, makes me hop and skip and clap!
I introduced The Patchwork to The Crochet.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh so harmonious!
Such Perfect Partners!
They will be so Happy together.
Now considering that I've done no patchwork before, and no upholstery before, I think I did pretty OK with this, wouldn't you say? I made a calico template and cut the seat top to shape, then made a loooooong length of patches to fit all round the sides of the seat in one continuous strip. Then simply stitched the two together, keeping the calico as backing for extra strength.
Ahhhh I really love love love love love love love LOVE this seat!!!!
And I really love love love love love love love LOVE how yarn and fabric, crochet and patchwork all come together in a rather whacky, lovable concoction of Attic24-Lucy-stylie creativity.
Slightly bonkers it has to be said.
But oh so very me!
I had a vision for this chair, and the vision was as clear as day in my mind.
And this chair became exactly as I imagined it.
Exactly, yet more so.
I hope we shall live Happily Ever After together, Me and Chair.
The End.
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Posted by: Iuliana | November 07, 2019 at 09:55 PM
Oh, gosh...you and your granny squares have given me an idea for a pillow cover! I have enough squares for a front...and maybe a back. Thank you, Lucy, for the inspiration!😍
Posted by: Christina Rising | October 24, 2019 at 09:36 PM
Your chair makeover is so beautiful. I love colorful projects like this one. It inspires me to get off the computer and work on my crochet and quilting projects. :D
Posted by: Shannon Dowden | December 17, 2018 at 01:46 AM
Colorfully creative!!Awesome......
Posted by: Polly Pry | March 08, 2018 at 04:50 PM
Hello Lucy, I have just had a look at your chair and am soooooooooooo impressed. You really are something, and I admire you for so many things, not least your pain over your lovely mum. I do hope she is improving daily, and think about you often. Lots of love,
Posted by: BurungLovebird.net | December 20, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Obsessed with this! So cool!
Posted by: Sandra | December 21, 2015 at 01:51 AM
perfect
Posted by: swing machine | September 02, 2015 at 12:56 PM
gorgeous chaircover! I love the business of all those patterns together!
Posted by: karen hansen | July 25, 2015 at 05:13 PM
I just love your 'Perfect Partners'chair Lucy!
I have a chair I was going to have reupholstered, now I am having other thoughts!
Love your blog, all the way down in Aussie land. xxx
Posted by: Susan | June 21, 2015 at 01:37 PM
So inspiring, you are really creative.
http://toko-lovebird.blogspot.com/2015/04/jenis-kenari-import-dan-lokal-yang.html
Posted by: Klub Burung | April 23, 2015 at 05:51 AM
Hello from San Diego, Cal. I enjoyed the snake story. I also would like to have the pattern, also the kitty pattern, where can i find it? THANK YOU.
Posted by: Brenda Hoppe | October 09, 2014 at 02:55 AM
MARAVILHOSA , AMO SUAS CRIAÇÕES , DEUS TE ESTEJA COM VOCÊ SEMPRE !
Posted by: NADIA DONCEV | September 10, 2014 at 04:29 AM
Love it, so inspiring, thanks Lucy
Posted by: Judy | January 31, 2014 at 05:26 AM
WOW...its just how we humans can transform one stripe a time.......Fantabulous eye for color...there is so much joy in that piece of furniture I would never leave the room
Posted by: rei | June 21, 2013 at 07:10 AM
Oh my goodness.. have spent an inordinate amount of time taking in the wonderfulness of your blog.. I run a shop (skybluered studio) in Guisborough North Yorks where we serve delicious tea while I teach crochet, we sell work from local artists too, and do art projects...
So far I have made a lovely layered flower.. was making them last year, but yours are prettier than mine were .. need something lovely to put them on! I think you're utterly brill and totally inspirational!
Miki x
Posted by: Miki Rogers | April 25, 2013 at 09:58 PM
I see that you made this lovely chair several years ago. As I watched it being created I was picturing it in your lovely new studio...but that's alright you can create something MORE. Your studio is a dream come true...I'm still hoping for one...in my own home one day when space become available. Enjoy, living your dream come true...and again, I LOVE YOUR CHAIR. It suits my own tastes as well.
Posted by: Wrennette | April 09, 2013 at 05:18 AM
es envidiosamente hermoso tu trabajo , te felicito!!!
Posted by: veronica castillo | October 07, 2012 at 01:53 AM
hi,
love the makeover,just what that chair needed!!!
Posted by: deb | April 19, 2012 at 06:19 AM
That has totally transformed into a visual symphony!! You are one very talented lady, and very inspiring.
Posted by: sue | February 26, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Oh my giddy goat! I am in love! :D I can't seem to drag myself away from your blog! :D
Posted by: Sue Webber | February 26, 2012 at 03:20 AM
yes, you r extremly telented and creative. i like your work very much.
Posted by: sonal chetan toprani | February 17, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Awesome chair tutorial shared by you. I like such creative ideas. Great job done by you. I am happy to see such wonderful chair.
Posted by: פריצת דיסק | October 10, 2011 at 06:37 PM
I love it!!! It's really gorgeous!!!
Posted by: dawn - Mi rincón de mariposas | August 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Your chair is gorgeous and perfect for your snake :) I would love it too, if I was offered it to sit on :)
Beautiful patchwork cushion.
Hugs
Dee
xx
Sydney, Australia
Posted by: Deanne Stewart-Mills | July 15, 2011 at 02:09 AM
Hello Lucy, I have just had a look at your chair and am soooooooooooo impressed. You really are something, and I admire you for so many things, not least your pain over your lovely mum. I do hope she is improving daily, and think about you often. Lots of love, kayxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Kay Pegg | July 04, 2011 at 11:23 AM