Isn't it funny when you just can't think of a solution to a problem and someone walks up and gives it to you on a silver platter? In this case, I had picked up an old tapestry. The problem: a hole right in the middle of it. Too big to repair without notice. One day, my lovely daughter, Lisa says, "why don't you just cover a stool with it!"
I just happened to pick up this very old and very ugly stool...
I usually don't fall in love with the items I make and can easily let go of them,
However, this is one that gives me pause,
Pause to wonder if I should keep it...
I took the other half of the tapestry and made a matching pillow out of it.
Lovely!
I just happened to pick up this very old and very ugly stool...
I usually don't fall in love with the items I make and can easily let go of them,
However, this is one that gives me pause,
Pause to wonder if I should keep it...
I took the other half of the tapestry and made a matching pillow out of it.
Lovely!
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Terry, what a great idea! These look great. What a great way to use the tapestry fabric. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it...what a great use of the tapestry....
ReplyDeleteso cute and such a smart idea!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Beautiful craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betty @ Country Charm
I love the rich colors and pretty scene. You did a great job, as usual!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good way to salvage something so beautiful. If it were me, I'd keep them both. They are elegant, unique, and graceful.
ReplyDeleteTerry - love the bench, especially how you used 2 fabrics! I say keep it :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it !!! I'd have trouble letting go too. The colors in the tapestry are gorgeous. And, a matching pillow??!! Great idea and solution to your problem.
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What a beautiful solution!
ReplyDeleteI think both the stool and pillow are beautiful. Love the complimentary fabric. I think I'd keep it for a while and see if and when you want to let go. Great idea to solve the problem of the hole. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Terry! I think that was a great solution and you still get to see the beauty of the tapestry.
ReplyDeleteSo smart! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
That's a great solution. The stool and pillow both look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo darling. I need friends like that because I have "treasures" but don't know what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to salvage that beautiful tapestry. I love what you did with the stool and don't blame you for wanting to keep it all for yourself. Great save!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love what you did with your tapestry! The little stool is so cute! That would be hard for me to part with.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by for a visit.
Mary Alice
OMG the little stool and pillow are stunning! I love the fringe you added....so beautiful :o) I wouldn't be able to sell them either......
ReplyDelete~Des
tapestry look fabulous! great idea and your willingness to share it here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Tapestries make wonderful pillows. Glad to know that you were able to find a solution to your problem. Your stool turned out so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteI love your wonderful ideas. Really outstanding. Thanks a lot. I enjoyed visiting here. And I'll try to come back as often as I can. Thanks again!
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Beautiful! I would want to keep it also!
ReplyDeleteHi Terry,
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you. I can see your blog is full of great ideas!
Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Shut. the. front. door.
ReplyDeleteI love love love that tapestry....thus, the stool and the pillow. So my taste. I wish you had made those for ME - ha ha!
You left a comment on my blog - thepolkadotshoes.blogspot.com - so I traced back to yours. Clearly, I like what I found. :)
Blessings from Oklahoma City,
Meredith
Girlfriend . . . this is amazing! Bella, Bella, Bella!!!
ReplyDeleteI would keep it and never let it go.
You are so talented!
Have a great weekend.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
GReat solution. Looks like it was always that way. Simply meant to be! Thanks for sharing, liz
ReplyDeleteThat is TOTALLY brilliant!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteStacy
A brilliant solution!
ReplyDeleteMay the beauty, joy and peace of the season be yours.
I love it and the tapestry is fabulous. Keep it a while, live with it, love it, enjoy it. xo
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Terry! I would keep it and enjoy it for awhile!
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Anne
What a fabulous transformation!!! Both projects are stunning... and beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment!
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed of this piece.
Yo`ve got a new follower;)
Love and hugs from Germany...
http://pudel-design.blogspot.de/
Wow, it's gorgeous!!! You did an amazing job...definitely a keeper!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Terry, Great idea to cover the stool, and you made a pillow, too. Love that! They're both gorgeous. I'm happy to be your newest follower and I'm on my way to check out your other projects.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Babs
These are great ways to use the tapestry, Terry...looks so custom! Thanks so much for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteDarling stool and pillow. Great solution. I sure do hope you kept the stool!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Clever ideas and perfect solution.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful solution to your problem! The pillows and stool look great and I can understand your dilemma whether to keep them. I think I would keep them!
ReplyDeleteI totally missed this one Terry!
ReplyDeleteHow cool~I love them~especially that tapestry!
Catherine
Dang girl! The stuff you create, with or without the insightfulness of others, is beyond amazing! I say both pieces ARE worth keeping!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! You are creative and talented! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart thing to do!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and your kind comment!!
Hugs,
Deb