http://www.eclectic-chair.com en-gb eclectic-chair.com 2010-8-31T00:00:00Z eclectic-chair.com http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#74211 This beautiful photo of my latest collection of cushions was taken by the photographer for Lasso The Moon Donna Hay. Lasso the Moons director Laura Dunkley approached me saying that she loved my work and offering me the opportunity to sell my cushions through their lovely online gift shop Lasso The Moon named after a line from everybodys favourite Christmas movie Its A Wonderful Life. The shop showcases a handpicked selection of British designer makers and I am tremendously honoured to have been asked to join them.You will be able to view and purchase my collection any day now hopefully from the beginning of September 2010. 2010-8-31 08:54:18 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#63478 The editor of Easy Living magazine Susie Forbes bought 4 of my cushions after I contacted her to see if I could get my work featured in Easy Living. She bought Birdy Pom Pom and 3 of the Uzbekistani silk cushions pictured below.She says I will receive a mention in her Editors letter in the next edition of the magazine out later this month So look out for it. The editors letter is about 3 pages into the magazine. Many thanks to Susie 2010-4-21 09:08:37 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#63295 Louise of Catwalk Creative Vintage has written this wonderful review about my cushions. She is better at describing what I do than I am Have a look at what she wrote here httpwp.mepsCQDslEclectic Chair Vintage Cushions and Delectable Upholstery 171 Catwalk Threads VintageHow delighted I was to receive this gorgeous cushion from Heather of Eclectic Chair. Heather is the multitalented creative who runs her own Leeds based business offering a bespoke upholstery service as well as unique and beautiful handmade cushions. 2010-4-19 07:33:01 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#61249 Ive been beavering away over my sewing machine in preparation for the Rayon Rose vintage fair at Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre in Leeds this Saturday. This is my most recent collection of cushions made from an eclectic range of materials...tapestry vintage souvenir scarfs Japanese vintage kimono fabric to name a few.All have a contrasting fabric on the back such as tweed or a complimentary vintage fabric. Hope yall like em And do come along and say hello if youre in the area there will be homemade cake 2010-3-24 09:02:40 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#60373 2010-3-12 11:50:45 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#59826 Ive just recently discovered Ercol furniture as a couple of my customers have asked me to cover Ercol chairs and Im becoming a big fan. Its only the light wood variety that is popular though and can go for a lot of money on Ebay. The vintage furniture tends to have pretty hideous fabric on the cushions though which is where I come in. This Ercol chair has been really freshened up with its coat of Tinsmiths linen check. I think they suit the Scandinavian chic style of decor. 2010-3-5 08:06:29 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#59175 I went to Burford Garden Centre near Oxford with my mum last week. They have some gorgeous things including cushions by Donna Wilson and Helen Minns. They are great supporters of British design talent. But I was stopped in my tracks by these chairs I could do this kind of thing if its of interest to you. 2010-2-25 08:34:31 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#58292 Ive created a new page on my website Eclectic Home because I am always seeing things on my travels that I think a lot of you out there will like particularly if you like retro amp vintage things. So this will be things that dont come under the category of upholstery and cushions. So do have a gander...talking of cushions however this is my latest. I picked up the vintage scarf from the Leeds Vintage Fashion Fair at the Town Hall last Sunday and look what Ive done with it... 2010-2-13 01:30:06 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#58249 I cant stop covering chairs in this fabric Have you got a chair that you would like me to cover with it It works particularly well on small chairs from the 1950s60s. This is an old office chair of mine I was going to sell it but my partner wont let me because he likes it so much 2010-2-12 10:36:17 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#57064 This is my latest upholstery project a chair that I found in a junk shop covered with some vintage fabric which my partner found on Ebay well done him. This sort of fifties pattern is possibly where Orla Kiely got some of her inspiration from. It works very well on the clean lines of this Danish designed armchair. I have some more of the fabric if anyone is interested in a cushion in it or a similar chair. 2010-1-26 18:06:12 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#55707 I have just finished this gorgeous chair which my client wanted to cover with a fifties inspired fabric. We found this fabric at Sanderson which is called Dandelion Clocks it comes in 3 other colourways. It works really well even though the pattern gets a bit lost amongst the buttoning on the back. 2010-1-8 08:20:18 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#55643 Ive been making some pin cushions from my left over scraps of fabric. And for men some lavender filled wardrobe refreshers or car air fresheners. My partner loves them but would any of you out there buy them 2010-1-7 09:24:15 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#54172 Ive been very busy making cushions for the various vintage fairs Ive been taking part in in the run up to Christmas. And for my space in the Harrogate shop Spacesee below for details. They are almost all made from fabulous vintage silk scarves which are my obsession. And Im not on my own because hip doyenne of the new craft movement Danielle Proud says they are an easy way to landing a seriously chic designer punch in your living room or bedroom in this case. Here is an example of how they can be used.... 2009-12-8 22:55:22 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#53797 If any of you live oop north not too far from Leeds then you can now buy my cushions made from vintage silk scarves from a cool vintage amp retro shop in Harrogate called Space. If you go to my links page you can see their website. It is chocka with wonderful home furnishings and clothing from the 1930s to the 1980s. Harrogate is a gorgeous place for a day out. Its a spa town like Bath or Buxton with beautiful architecture and loads of lovely shops cafes and restaurants. But be sure to check out Space 1 The Ginnel just down the hill and to the left after Bettys tea room. 2009-12-1 23:48:09 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#50913 On Friday 27th Sat 28th amp Sun 29th of November I will have a stall at Harewood House Christmas Craft Fair with my friend Anna Kennedy who makes gorgeous bags from handmade felt. Ill be selling my cushions plus homemade Christmas decs and some interesting vintage inspired gift ideas. Harewood House is just north of Leeds on the way to Harrogate. It is a beautiful stately home and it would make a lovely xmassy day out. 2009-10-19 10:21:49 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#49140 Vintage lovers put this in your diary. Vintage amp retro fair this Sat 26th Sept amp Sun 27th at St. Gemmas fair Harrogate Rd Moortown Leeds. Ive been several times before and it is always full of reasonably priced goodies. Plus there are tea and homemade cakes which is reason enough to go in itself 2009-9-21 08:59:22 http://www.eclectic-chair.com/page9.htm#48444 On Sat I went to a vintage fair organised by Discover Vintage www.discovervintage.co.uk as Ive booked a stall with them in Harrogate on Dec 5th. It was full of wonderful vintage coats dresses scarves which is good for me and homewares. I saw a cushion just like my mum had in our living room in the seventies Then afterwards we visited a retro store called Space which is on The Ginnel in Harrogate. It was fantastic A veritable treasure trove. We could have bought so many things but we had to restrain ourselves to a Tretchiko picture. We had a picture by him when I was a kid of a rose with exaggerated almost hyper real dewdrops. Anyway if youre ever in Harrogate go visit this shop you will love it www.spaceharrogate.co.uk Wow Ive had so many great responses since I went live and Ive even had a review httpcatwalkthreads.wordpress.com20090830withfriendslikethiseclecticchair Many thanks to Louise from Catwalk Creative for that. 2009-9-9 16:10:45