Sunday 21 August 2011

Footstool Workshop at Make Do & Mend

Yesterday I went to the wonderful Make Do and Mend (who coincidently is my arts trail venue, very excited about the collaboration!) to do a footstool upholstery workshop. It was so lovely, the shop has all the types of things I love, cosiness, teacups and saucers, lovely handmade gifts and gorgeous wallpaper! There was a really nice atmosphere with some people chatting and browsing and others learning to knit and crochet.
Anyway onto the workshop, we had a lovely tutor who took us step by step through the whole process of making, which was surprisingly easy with help! I used an off cut of my 'Lucienne' fabric which I got printed for the arts trail last year. Was so lovely seeing one of my designs in situe as a proper little piece of furniture - there really is a limit to how many cushions you can squeeze onto a sofa! Anyway, here it is, am feeling very pleased with myself! Want to do lots more upholstery now :-)
(Excuse the quality of the pics, can't find my camera lead!!)

The brown version of the design I used for the fabric.

A well earned sit down for a sit down for me and the bump (Am now 30 weeks, eesh!) Our new favourite past time aside from eating!


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  1. Anonymous21 August 2011 at 14:39

    I love the footstool you should totally sell them I'd buy one :) Looking very beautiful and glowing ooh not long to go now how exciting :) x

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  2. Anonymous21 August 2011 at 15:34

    wish had come to the workshop too - footstool is AMAZING well done xx thanks for the bump update too xx

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  3. Unknown21 August 2011 at 17:15

    Oh Georgia this is so lovely! And your own fabric too! That always makes it extra special :) Aww you have such a cute little bump too :) x.x

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  4. Georgia Coote21 August 2011 at 17:33

    Thanks so much ladies, xxx especially for the bump love, am feeling very whale-ish at the moment!x

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  5. Aitch21 August 2011 at 17:42

    Great footstool - can't believe it but I didn't even know you were expecting, and there you are nearly full term! You do look very well on it, I must say! When is baby due?

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  6. l.wilks1121 August 2011 at 20:29

    You seem to go to all the nice places, wish i was in the know like you. The foot stool will come in handy when you become a new mum. Just think of all that spare time you will have to put your feet up.... Haa Haa!!! ..xx

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  7. Georgia Coote21 August 2011 at 22:37

    Hehe! Thank you Linda and Helen - I'm due 27th October, am very excited!xxx

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  8. Andrea Farmer23 August 2011 at 11:58

    Wow! I love it! Awwwh, look at your lovely bump. Not long to go now! :)

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  9. Anonymous24 August 2011 at 15:17

    Eep! The bump! You look lovely.
    The footstool looks fab! *gold star for Georgia*
    xx

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  10. Charis18 October 2011 at 18:44

    Beautiful! & you look very lovely too my dear :)

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  11. Lynsey18 October 2011 at 20:23

    Great footstool! I would love to get into upholstery too - just no room where I live right now for that sort of thing. Soon I hope :)

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  12. Georgia Coote19 October 2011 at 08:11

    Thanks guys xxx

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