The dining room Parsons chairs got new slipcovers.
Although that doesn't seem like a big deal, believe me it was.
It was like a "three act play" to get these slipcovers fabricated!
It all started when I met Ludwiga at an antique show.
Her business, Ludwiga's Linens specializes in European linens and textiles.
I purchased seven yards from her for each chair. This fabric is only twenty inches wide and is from Hungary. It is at least 80 to 100 years old!
I brought the yardage and chairs to Maggie's Slipcovers for fabrication.
She cut the pieces and custom fit them to the chairs, just like a dressmaker would.
Maggie is from Hungary, so she was very excited to take on this project!
After she cut the pieces to fit, I sent the front piece back to Ludwiga to be monogramed.
"D" for Delores
"G" for Gary.
After Ludwiga monogramed them, they went back to Maggie to be completed.
It took 4 months between the two vendors!
A "three act play!"
I love the new, clean look of the chairs.
They are one of a kind, personalized and unique.
It was totally worth the wait!
I'm linking to Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday.
I'm also joining Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.
I'm linking to Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday.
I'm also joining Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.
54 comments:
Wow! What a work of art! I know that you will treasure them for many years!
This is just incredible Delores. Wow! Unique and fabulous!
They are stunning and I adore the personalised monogrammes - what a great idea!
Leeann
Love the monograms and the fabric is beautiful. I am sure they were well worth the wait. Hugs, Marty
Just beautiful! I have pinned one of the images.
Looks so stunning. Love the monogram,beautifully done!
They are absolutely stunning and I LOVE the monograms!!! Well woth the wait :o)
~Des
G-orgeous and D-elightful!
Very very nice....what a great idea~
All the best,
Cydney
They're wonderful, and so worth waiting for!!! the monogram is amazing!
Delores, these are definitely worth the wait! Your style is impeccable. I've wanted to have slip covers custom made for our dining room chairs, but haven't found the right fabric. Perhaps I need to look for vintage yardage. There is a vendor at Round Top, so I know what is on my list now. Love the personalized monograms. Perfection as is all you do. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah
Wow, your chairs are stunning! I love them, and the monogramming us such a pretty and personal touch.
Your neutral linen with the red monogram is so pretty. Nice things are always worth the wait! I have antique linen towels that remind me of this fabric. There are durable as I am sure your fabric is.
Enjoy your day!
leslie
OMGoodness, they are gorgeous!!! I just love them and they will last forever! Beautifully done!!! XO, Pinky
They were worth the wait!
It's amazing that you could get someone to do the embroidery. Care to share your source?
- The Tablescaper
Simply gorgeous, Delores! Well worth the wait!...hugs...Debbie
Beautiful and fabulous!
Oh Wow - I really like your new slipcovers. Your dining room is so cozy!
They are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! WAY worth the trouble, lol and thank you for sharing them with us!!! Now you have me wanting a pair ;)
Kristi
Just fabulous...you had great vision...love them.
GORGEOUS and so worth the wait!! Love that fabric and the monogram makes it so uunique & one of a kind!
Oooooweeee! What a home run. I wish I had clients who would realize that something that special is well worth the lead time it requires. These are a breath of fresh air in a world of mass marketing and cookie cutter design. I'm pinning. I'm pinning. I'm pinning.
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Omgosh, omgosh!! I am in love!! These are so amazing D!! Absolute perfection for your home. I bet Gary loves having his name highlighted too!! Wonderful! Well worth the wait,
xo Kathysue
Love the natural linen and the red is perfect. Natural linen is one of my all time favorite fabrics...these turned out great! If you ever get tired of these, keep us in mind, would work for Dave and Gwen also. ((smile))
WOW! Those are gorgeous! I love them. Your whole dining room is beautiful.
The chairs look perfect, Delores. Enjoy.
Best...Victoria
Treasures!
Well let me know when you are ready to sell them (wink Wink)!!
They are absolutely beautiful, I have been looking at parson's chairs and slipcovers and these are great!
I love them.....so pretty!
Beautiful - no-one else can monogram like Ludwiga!
That was totally worth the wait...gorgeous!
Kat
They are fabulous, Delores!! I love the monogramming.
xx, Sherry
I am sooooo jealous I can't see straight.
Does she do the monograhms by hand, or by machine?
I want to learn how to do cross stitch monograms, like the old grain sacks have.
These are beeootiful!
Hi Betsy,
The monograms are done by machine. They are cross stitch and look hand done. Check out her website. There is a link in the post. Unfortunately she only monograms her own fabrics. -Delores
I love the mongrams cover chairs!!! Very classy...
kisses
Etta
oh Delores you really scored with
this collaboration of talents
design and execution are amazing!
Fabulous.. I love the cross stitch monograms.. They are quite splendid and look so perfect on the fabric.. Just stunning! xo marlis
You are right, it was worth the wait.
Stunning and perfect for your dining room.
These are gorgeous! you must be thrilled.
Jermaine
If this is a three-act play, then you are a brilliant director! Your new slipcovers have the grace of age, and they are beautiful.
I linked to this gorgeous post on my post about slipcovers today. Thank you!
They look terrific Delores and compliment the setting beautifully!!
These are some of the most beautiful slipcovers I have ever seen. Well worth the wait!
Karee
Stunning and worth the wait. Enjoy!
Delores…I love this!!! Those chairs are fabulous!! I have a few pieces in my shop with wonderful fabrics such as this and I truly love them! So glad to be able to see this post…I have SOOOO missed my favorite blogs and am thrilled to finally be back in the loop! Thanks again for joining Vintage Mulberry! I truly appreciate it!
Some things are definitely worth the wait and your gorgeous slip-covers are one of them.
Wow! They are stunning! Don't let anyone eat spaghetti while sitting in those beautiful chairs! ;)
Delores, these were soooo worth the wait. They turned out beautifully. laurie
Your chairs are definitely one-of-a-kind. They're gorgeous, and worth the wait I'm sure.
I'm a new follower,
Mary Alice
Absolutely stunning and I am drooling! I totally love grainsacks and your chair covers were beautifully done. I adore them.
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Gorgeous.....I wouldn't let anyone sit on them!!!!
I LOVE them Delores!! So gorgeous!! Sharing at the party tonight~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Your dining room is beautiful! I love the wallpaper and you tell me the name and source. Thanks!
The covers turned out beautifully, I love the color and that you used vintage fabric. Alaina
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