Wicker Suite

unapam · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 12:15 PM** #1

This is my latest project. A three piece suite that I got about a year ago on JT. This is the only chair I have finished so far. More to follow.

When I got it all the cushion covers had broken zips so I made new covers from an old pair of curtains, some cushions from the leftover curtain fabric and some salvaged lace from old slips. Then I painted the wicker and now I have a lovely shabby chic style chair! The trick is to see the potential in the first place. Got to go as I am working on the sofa now...Cheers...Unapam

UPDATE: I have added the couch now. The eagle-eyed among ye will notice that the fabric is different to the chair but of course that is a DESIGN feature (and a different pair of curtains) the theme is roses so in a quirky (my quirky) way they do match.

Also do you remember the maps of Aruba and the Bahamas I tried to give away. Well,, strangely enough --no takers. So....they got to be repurposed deck protectors while I painted the couch. But if anyone finds they desperately need a map of Aruba it's still available.

Ohhh, look at that...there is snow on the mountains in the Bahamas...Ah no, maybe not, it's just a bit of paint!

Chris P · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 12:22 PM** #2

Impressive work, as usual, unapam.

An inspiration to others!

Regards
Chris P
Admin

marie065 · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 01:59 PM** #3

absolutly gorgeus
keep up the good work

erikaedithp · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 02:08 PM** #4

It is a lovely work , you are a great green girl/boy
Cheers
Erika

Linn · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 02:54 PM** #5

Well done Pam, your chair is really beautiful. As Chris has already said you are an inspiration to us all.
Yourself and Angie should have your own section on jumbletown. We could call it Creation corner.

unapam · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 03:03 PM** #6

Thanks for your kind comments Linn, Erika and Marie , I think we'll just keep using the forum...Chris and Co. have enough work without adding a new category! It must be like juggling plates as it is.

Love to see other peoples ideas...
...Come on everybody share, show and tell!

angie1 · **Posted: 05-05-2008 , 09:21 PM** #7

hi pam im soooo impressesed now my god they are beautiful 'laura ashley' is only trotting after you my girl ....what a fab job you did well done. kind regards angie

Sky · **Posted: 10-05-2008 , 11:11 AM** #8

What can I say! They are gorgeous. Really looking forward to meeting you at you know what!
Sky

unapam · **Posted: 10-05-2008 , 11:48 AM** #9

Thanks Sky, so am I! Good luck with the new baby in June....Pam

HappyHunter · **Posted: 10-05-2008 , 12:01 PM** #10

Wow, what a bit of creativity can do to an old suite. You are wonderful at inspiring others unapam. Look forward to lots more creative ideas from you.

HH

kiara · **Posted: 24-12-2008 , 04:22 PM** #11

That is really lovely, and I actually think the different fabrics make it even better, I really don't like those rooms were everything from the curtains to the candles look the same! Kiara x

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	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 12:15 PM #1
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,280	Wicker Suite This is my latest project. A three piece suite that I got about a year ago on JT. This is the only chair I have finished so far. More to follow. When I got it all the cushion covers had broken zips so I made new covers from an old pair of curtains, some cushions from the leftover curtain fabric and some salvaged lace from old slips. Then I painted the wicker and now I have a lovely shabby chic style chair! The trick is to see the potential in the first place. Got to go as I am working on the sofa now...Cheers...Unapam UPDATE: I have added the couch now. The eagle-eyed among ye will notice that the fabric is different to the chair but of course that is a DESIGN feature (and a different pair of curtains) the theme is roses so in a quirky (my quirky) way they do match. Also do you remember the maps of Aruba and the Bahamas I tried to give away. Well,, strangely enough --no takers. So....they got to be repurposed deck protectors while I painted the couch. But if anyone finds they desperately need a map of Aruba it's still available. Ohhh, look at that...there is snow on the mountains in the Bahamas...Ah no, maybe not, it's just a bit of paint! Attached Images

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 12:22 PM #2
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	from Admin Impressive work, as usual, unapam. An inspiration to others! Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 01:59 PM #3
marie065 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: clare Posts: 364	absolutly gorgeus keep up the good work

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 02:08 PM #4
erikaedithp Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasnevin, dublin Posts: 803	Brilliant!! It is a lovely work , you are a great green girl/boy Cheers Erika

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 02:54 PM #5
Linn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath Posts: 6,386	Fabulous Well done Pam, your chair is really beautiful. As Chris has already said you are an inspiration to us all. Yourself and Angie should have your own section on jumbletown. We could call it Creation corner.

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 03:03 PM #6
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,280	chair Thanks for your kind comments Linn, Erika and Marie , I think we'll just keep using the forum...Chris and Co. have enough work without adding a new category! It must be like juggling plates as it is. Love to see other peoples ideas... ...Come on everybody share, show and tell!

	Posted: 05-05-2008 , 09:21 PM #7
angie1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballincollig, Co. Cork Posts: 422	oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!! hi pam im soooo impressesed now my god they are beautiful 'laura ashley' is only trotting after you my girl ....what a fab job you did well done. kind regards angie

	Posted: 10-05-2008 , 11:11 AM #8
Sky Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Celbridge, Co. Kildare Posts: 361	What can I say! They are gorgeous. Really looking forward to meeting you at you know what! Sky

	Posted: 10-05-2008 , 11:48 AM #9
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,280	thanks Thanks Sky, so am I! Good luck with the new baby in June....Pam

	Posted: 10-05-2008 , 12:01 PM #10
HappyHunter Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the Sticks, North Castlecomer, County Kilkenny Posts: 399	Wow, what a bit of creativity can do to an old suite. You are wonderful at inspiring others unapam. Look forward to lots more creative ideas from you. HH

	Posted: 24-12-2008 , 04:22 PM #11
kiara Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennis, Co. Clare Posts: 1,459	That is really lovely, and I actually think the different fabrics make it even better, I really don't like those rooms were everything from the curtains to the candles look the same! Kiara x