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Monday, January 21, 2013

Dining Room Slipcovered Chairs Reveal

 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.

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54 comments:

  1. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Wow! What a work of art! I know that you will treasure them for many years!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    This is just incredible Delores. Wow! Unique and fabulous!

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  3. Fabulously FrenchJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    They are stunning and I adore the personalised monogrammes - what a great idea!

    Leeann

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Love the monograms and the fabric is beautiful. I am sure they were well worth the wait. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Decor To AdoreJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Just beautiful! I have pinned one of the images.

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  6. The enchanted homeJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Looks so stunning. Love the monogram,beautifully done!

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  7. DeseraeJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    They are absolutely stunning and I LOVE the monograms!!! Well woth the wait :o)
    ~Des

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  8. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    G-orgeous and D-elightful!

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  9. Rose Petals NurseryJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Very very nice....what a great idea~

    All the best,
    Cydney

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    They're wonderful, and so worth waiting for!!! the monogram is amazing!

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  11. SarahJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    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

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  12. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Wow, your chairs are stunning! I love them, and the monogramming us such a pretty and personal touch.

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  13. LeslieJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    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

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  14. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    OMGoodness, they are gorgeous!!! I just love them and they will last forever! Beautifully done!!! XO, Pinky

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  15. The TablescaperJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    They were worth the wait!

    It's amazing that you could get someone to do the embroidery. Care to share your source?

    - The Tablescaper

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  16. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Simply gorgeous, Delores! Well worth the wait!...hugs...Debbie

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful and fabulous!

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  18. Just Spiff ItJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Oh Wow - I really like your new slipcovers. Your dining room is so cozy!

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  19. KristiJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    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

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  20. Mary Ann PickettJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Just fabulous...you had great vision...love them.

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  21. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    GORGEOUS and so worth the wait!! Love that fabric and the monogram makes it so uunique & one of a kind!

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  22. A Toile TaleJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    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

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  23. KathysueJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    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

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  24. Smocking with GwenJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    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))

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  25. CindyJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    WOW! Those are gorgeous! I love them. Your whole dining room is beautiful.

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  26. VictoriaJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    The chairs look perfect, Delores. Enjoy.
    Best...Victoria

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  27. La Table De NanaJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Treasures!

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  28. Luv2ShopJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    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!

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  29. SHERRY HARTJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I love them.....so pretty!

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  30. Tricia Rose Rough LinenJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful - no-one else can monogram like Ludwiga!

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  31. Low Tide High StyleJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    That was totally worth the wait...gorgeous!

    Kat

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  32. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    They are fabulous, Delores!! I love the monogramming.
    xx, Sherry

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  33. Betsy SpeertJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    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!

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    1. vignette designJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      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

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  34. AT HOME BLOGJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I love the mongrams cover chairs!!! Very classy...
    kisses
    Etta

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  35. VictoriaJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    oh Delores you really scored with
    this collaboration of talents
    design and execution are amazing!

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  36. MarlisJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulous.. I love the cross stitch monograms.. They are quite splendid and look so perfect on the fabric.. Just stunning! xo marlis

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  37. Terri~terrileeauthorJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    You are right, it was worth the wait.
    Stunning and perfect for your dining room.

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  38. French KissedJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    These are gorgeous! you must be thrilled.

    Jermaine

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  39. Connie in HartwoodJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    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.

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  40. Mary Ann PickettJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I linked to this gorgeous post on my post about slipcovers today. Thank you!

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  41. Julio MuaoJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    They look terrific Delores and compliment the setting beautifully!!

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  42. The Vintage ChateauJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    These are some of the most beautiful slipcovers I have ever seen. Well worth the wait!
    Karee

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  43. BonnieJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Stunning and worth the wait. Enjoy!

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  44. carolyn bradfordJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    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!

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  45. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Some things are definitely worth the wait and your gorgeous slip-covers are one of them.

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  46. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Wow! They are stunning! Don't let anyone eat spaghetti while sitting in those beautiful chairs! ;)

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  47. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Delores, these were soooo worth the wait. They turned out beautifully. laurie

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  48. chateau chicJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    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

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  49. Wild Oak DesignsJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    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

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  50. AndeM1January 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Gorgeous.....I wouldn't let anyone sit on them!!!!

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  51. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I LOVE them Delores!! So gorgeous!! Sharing at the party tonight~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  52. BugsmomFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Your dining room is beautiful! I love the wallpaper and you tell me the name and source. Thanks!

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  53. awal.nyOctober 20, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    The covers turned out beautifully, I love the color and that you used vintage fabric. Alaina

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