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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Finally connecting all my post with Ping.fm. Thanks Claudia

Friday, June 25, 2010

And the Winners for 2010 Slipcover Design Contest are...

1st Place Design Contestant N

Emily Jane Creations Roebuck, SC

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-n.html

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2nd Place - Design Contestant A

Lisa Moore of Sew Classic Glendale, AZ

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant.html

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3rd Placed Design Contestant O

Amy Johnston Ligonier, PA

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-o.html

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HONORABLE MENTION

Design Contestant J

Cheryl Valleroy Benton, IL

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-j.html

Design Contestant D

Charlotte's Custom Draperies, Waynesburg, PA

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-d.html

Slipcover Design Contestant E

Sheryl McAfee Indianapolis, IN

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-e.html

Friday, June 18, 2010

Get Ready to VOTE for the Best Slipcover Design 2010

Vote for the BEST Slipcover Design 2010

It is almost time for you to vote.

A couple more days!

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9:00 am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

A through R are the Contestants. Look at them all!

1st place ___
2nd place___
3rd place ___

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com.

Slipcover Design Contestant R

A total of 4 different patterns were used in the construction of this slipcover. I created a chevron design where the inside back meet the outside back.

The design on he inside arm matches where it meets the outside arm.

The slipcover does not need a zipper and it slips on and off easily. The skirt is gathered and the entire piece has self welting.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant Q

This client purchased a pair of these at an estate sale. The arm fronts were quite tattered with the stuffing showing through. We chose a suitable fabric for the chairs to “live” on her covered patio but still give a light air to her outdoor room.

I delivered the slipcovers (yes, it was a pair) and surprise- she forgot to mention that she wanted box pleating on the front sides. She claimed it was shown in the picture but not the picture I had!

So the solution (other than starting nearly all over) was to replace the front from the edge of the deck on down. The pleating is not a standard depth as there was nothing to attach the outside pleat to other than hand tack it to the side itself. I was concerned that it would pull on the side and pucker if it were any deeper. The client is now a happy camper.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant P

These two chairs suffered terribly at the claws of 3 cats.

The owners wanted to try slipcovers but wanted an upholstered look.

We used a tightly woven jacquard/chenille fabric with a lot of body to get a tight fit.

The fabric is Fabricut Embassy Suites in Raspberry Sparkle and Kiwi.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant O

The fabric is lightweight and easily stretch over the furniture.

I used small darts so that the furniture shape is hugged closely by the slipcover.

The bottom is finished with hook and loop pulled tightly under the furniture.