The Elections Returns Are....

If you look at the poll results on the blog, it shows option two and option three are tied. However, I also took into account social media comments of "I like both one and two" where number two was mentioned. It was close, but this is the winner.

I have to say, I am glad. There were a few of the options that were not my favorite but wanted to respect the voting process and would have heard the voice of the voters. Thank you all.

Give me a few weeks to order the fabric and get some things ready for this. I plan to get the bulk, if not all of this done, in one weekend.

Can she do it? I *think* I can. The one slowdown is sewing that may need to be done along the front of the legs.

Stay tuned!

It's An Election Year!

My last few upholstery projects have had some fun feedback. Thank you all for your support.

I want to make sure everyone knows...I'm no pro. I have craft and sewing experience, so trying something new doesn't scare me. But this upholstery thing is very new to me. I'm having fun doing it too.

Here is the next victim gem.

She showed up on the side of the road coming home from church. Free. I like free. She also came with a few bonuses.

Hair scrunchie, dirty spoon, crayon, pencil, Lego, pen, stylus, toenail clippers, and a pay stub.

One of my new favorite places to order upholstery fabrics is Warehouse Fabrics Inc. It's has a great selection of discounted fabrics. Their prices come in cheaper when I find an identical fabric elsewhere.

When I take in a new victim gem, I really think about it first. I think through color combinations, style, etc. I find that thought process interesting and I like the creative part of it. This piece has a faded denim/duck cloth on already that has worn through. It feels very casual. The fabric extends all the way to the ground with the legs being covered. That gives it a bit of a formal feel. There is also a sewn seam on the front down to the floor. None of these features are problems. It means this piece will add to my knowledge toolbox because I'll learn something new.

So formal or casual? Colors? Duck cloth or upholstery? I have narrowed it down and all the options are good, but hey! Let's make this interactive and let folks vote! Votes will be taken through August 12th.

One thing. I am looking to make the back a contrasting color from the rest of the piece. So I have juxtaposed the back fabric from the body fabric.You will also notice Option 5 is unique in that the back fabric is not a small patch of fabric. Nice little thing I tried at Warehouse Fabrics Inc. I bought upholstery fabric by the pound. I bought two pounds, and you get what you get, and I got this great golden fabric. There isn't enough to do the full chair with, but nice for an accent. Not trying to sway the vote, just letting you know another great way to get good fabrics for cheap.

Option One--Blue Denim Body, Duck Dynasty Back

Option Two--Blue Denim Body, Crop Circle Back

Option Three--Denim Blue Body, Traditional Blue Back

Option Four--Denim Blue Body, Feminine Back

Option Five--Cinnamon Brown Body, Floral Back

Option Six--Cinnamon Body, Cinnamon Striped Back

  Ready, set, vote! Often!