Its 2010... SORT IT OUT!!!

Enough of the Captain business... I almost fell asleep reading about it.. So yeah, its taking me ages.. like almost a year!.. Needless to say I won't be charging for this job.... I'm too embarrassed!! Lessons have been learnt!!.... it is almost complete and the hard part is done.. so YAY!.. Sorry Amon.. I know you miss him!.. you will be reunited..

The Captain... almost complete..

First stretch of the barrier cloth/FR Calico - as the top fabric is leather I am trying to get this stage as tight and firm as possible.. the back is taking shape and i'll start the edge roll next..

The captain resumed....

The Naked Captain..

He is now finally ready to be glued and braced with brackets and made sturdy and strong again.. The vinyl was holding him together and the frame is quite battered, HOWEVER, all the more fun and satisfaction when the re-build starts and get his new leather outfit and looks the business!!...

THE CAPTAINS PROGRESS 1

THE CAPTAIN...

The Captain is a commission I am working on at the moment and what better way to keep the client up to date and following its progress.... I find stripping the pieces back fascinating and I know the owner of this piece is equally as intrigued at what lies beneath...

I forget the full history, but once I get it I will update the blog with its story.. 

I do know it came from a bank that was closing down and the chairs were being auctioned off?.. I was hoping it would be stashed with money or gold bars.. but unfortunately all I found was straw... So far anyway.....

Show Stopper...

This nursing chair was part of an installation that showed the progression of work through traditional upholstery..

Mirror Mirror...

Bernice will Kill me..

Here we are on the night.... after show, pre night of mayhem!... Saturday at the show wasn't quite as smiley.... but we held it together quite well...

BABY FIFI..

I got quite into my cushions... Here is BABY FIFI, she is filled with duck feathers and I have used both sides of this very soft leather hide, to give her some texture and extra sex appeal!!..

MILKY..

Not really a traditionally upholstered piece of furniture, but one of my favorites from the 'RAWHIDE' exhibition..  He has a cambric inner filled plump with duck feathers and his outer coat is cowhide/hair done in patchwork, just because I like to make my life difficult!!.. HE IS GORGEOUS!!...

STIG...

This little beauty is 'STIG'.. he is finished in a nice and simple ticking stripe and the loose cushion is filled with duck feathers and covered in 100% Linen scrim...

The flowers were created especially for our exhibition by 'VICTORIA' and she can be contacted at vickiyates@gmail.com - she is a complete WONDER!!.. 

CELIA chair in progress...

I think it is nice and also interesting to see what goes into a traditionally upholstered piece of furniture....

CELIA CHAIR..

This is CELIA, on display at the exhibition 'RAWHIDE'...

RAWHIDE..

SO the project that prompted this blog spot took place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February at the Troubadour, the space shown on an earlier blog... Such a great space, I would highly recommend it!!

I'm uploading pieces on display at the show... any enquiries - please don't hesitate to contact me.. 

ENJOY!!..

I have Ideas around this..

Remind me...

No Frames Needed..

This could be a good way to display your prints, without the cost of frames??..

Wall Hanging...

I am thinking I can cover some of the wall space with headboard style wall hangings?.. Keep your eyes peeled for fantastic, relevant fabric... If you spot any - buy up a good few meters...

Leading Lady of Upholstery...

So, this is the lady with all the press on upholstery..... I think there is still some room for me... 

Photography Inspiration..

How beautiful are these?... photographer Desiree Dolron..... check out her website...