The base upholstery is completed, all that's left is the cushions & pillows, which I thought would be the easy part. Wrong! They are proving to be quite a challenge, at least the ottoman is, which is where I started. I completely made it once and ripped it apart, partially did it a second time and ripped it apart again, third time's charm - keep your fingers crossed. After I work out the kinks on this one, the others should go quickly. The base upholstery came out looking great. It totally changes the room, it's bright and cheery!
I needed a break from the cushions, so I spent yesterday cleaning & doing laundry. It cleared (cleaned) my head, as well as the house. Today I begin with a fresh start and I feel certain the cushion will work out this time. How's that for optimism? I'm also thinking of giving myself a little treat and going to see the movie "Julie and Julia" this afternoon; assuming of course I work out the kinks with the cushion! That adds a little more incentive to get it right this time. I'm experimenting with some throw pillow ideas, so that provides a little fun between seam ripping. I finished the portrait of a friend I was working on. This cleans up some more loose ends, I can start fresh on several fronts, which is a good feeling.
I would like to get through with the cushions in the next few days and get back to my art before I leave for San Francisco. I'll have to wait and see if the Universe is in agreement with that plan or if there's more I need to learn from seam ripping. So far it seems (no pun intended) that the lessons are patience and perseverance, but there could be more or I may need to advance a bit further on one or both of those. I hope not, but we'll see. Have a fantabulous day!
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