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Tablecloths are Curtains too!

On a recent trip to Italy I noticed that all of the curtain panels in the house we stayed in were suspended from the curtain rods with clips attached to rings. So I thought......What a good idea! When I got home I went to my local Bed, Bath and Beyond......and voila......there are many styles and sizes of these gizmos. I bought a couple of sets and......

One hour later I had turned my Persimmon Sunflower Tablecloth into a beautiful curtain!

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And then I added the chair I upholstered in the Oaisis Hydrangea.....I love these two patterns together

The blues and the oranges make a vibrant combination.

And then I played with the Peony Fern......first as curtains.....

And then the napkin stretched in a shadow box......the perfect addition to this grouping in my dining room!

Stay tuned......I am not finished yet! xo

Tablecloth Magic/Upholstery 101

I blogged about this little chair back when the ground was covered with snow. I photographed it in my desolate garden........here she is again. Now in good company...with my late summer flowers!

I have had numerous requests on how I covered this chair. So here you go!

It was originally covered in a black needlepoint. I removed the needlepoint and used it as my pattern.

For the front top of the chair I used a Carol Maguire Home Hydrangea Oasis Napkin. I laid the old needlepoint down on top of the napkin, pinned it down...drew around with a pencil....and cut it out.

For the seat I used a 60" x 60" Carol Maguire Home Hydrangea Oasis tablecloth. I knew I wanted to use the striped border of the tablecloth in a prominent way......and right across the front face was perfect. Again I laid the old covering down on top of the tablecloth, pinned it down.....drew around it with a pencil......and cut it out.

I used a combination of a staple gun and some upholstery tacks to attach my new coverings.  To finish the top back panel and arms I attached some coordinating cording...... it not only makes a finished appearance......but hides the staples and tacks!

I love this little chair......it makes me smile everytime I see it!  And you can do this too! Send me pictures of your upholstery magic.......I know you are out there.  xo