CatColorado Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I was just wondering if anyone had dressed theirs yet? I pulled mine out to work on it and was curious to what others had done. I'm attempting to make a mattress out of an old bubble mailer. What can I say, I'm becoming a scrounger. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 When I took my workshop a couple of weeks ago with Sue Ann Thwaite, she introduced us to a product called Fabric Tack. I don't know who the manufacturer is, she gave us what we needed in little plastic containers. When we were dressing the bed in our Dutch Baby House we used it to hold the material to the wooden base. It grabs right away. Great product. We then used it to hold the fabric as we shaped the bedding. It's especially good for working the scales smaller than 1:12 -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Cool, thanks! I've heard of it but never tried it. It certainly sounds like something I could use. I covered my "mattress" with a cut up shoe mitt. It looks like a wee flannel blanket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollshousegirl Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I was reading old posts last night, and came across this one, it inspired me to go dress my bed, so i did !! here is a pic I used a piece of fleece scarf for a matress and covered in in white flannel, the pillows and cushions on the bed are the same fleece, covered in fabric, and I edged the sheet with lace and the edge of the 'quilt' with bunka. looks good enough to sleep in now, I have a scene planned for it, think i will make a room box and design a bedroom around the bed, it will sit nicely on my bookcase. the bed will go on a platform in the room I think to show it off. It will be an ultra posh room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Sal - What a lovely dressed bed that you've made up. That's another one of my plans for 2007, I'd love to learn more about dressing beds and chaise lounges. I've bought some very stunning ones, but never made one for myself (other than the 2 I made at Sue Anne's workshop). I'd like to do one in 1:12 scale. I really like what you've done with your bed. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 wow those are great! does anyone have a pic of what they lookede like when you got them in the swap? i'd love to see the "before" pics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Wow Sal! Looks great! I haven't done any more with mine yet, I'm still looking for the "right" fabric. I love the look of the bunka edging. Jenny, here's the original bed: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/uploads/med_gallery_341_31_346913.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 It looks great! I haven't done anything with mine yet either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I love the scale of the flowers on your quilt, Sal and Cat's bed looks so clean and tailored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Thanks Cat for the pic!! wow that is adorable!! what agreat job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhouset Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I haven't done anything to mine yet, I don't have the bedroom finished enought to pict out colors yet, but those finished beds look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'm wanting to use cotton on mine but the only fabric I have that is the right scale is silk. I don't think the silk will look right. Maybe I should just make a quilt and call it done. Hmm, I think I have convinced myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 What a cute idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hopefully it will look cute when I am finished. No guarantees. It's a whole cloth style, I just completed it. Now I need to make the shams and toss pillows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hopefully it will look cute when I am finished. No guarantees. It's a whole cloth style, I just completed it. Now I need to make the shams and toss pillows. and take pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 and take pictures!! Oh yes, and take pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smallhouset Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Cat, that is adorable, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thank you! I'm very happy with it. I'm thrilled with how the pillows turned out. I would never have thought to use the bunka if it weren't for Sal; I always forget that I have the stuff. I do need to practice making smaller stitches, the ones on the quilt look HUGE! That's what I get for rushing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Cat that bed looks good. The stitches don't look large to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thank you Peggi and Melanie! Is anyone else going to work on theirs? hint hint nudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 My half scale house has kinda been put on hold. I may dig it out next week and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm trying to stay focused on 1/2" scale right now, just so I can say "LOOKY! I finished something!" The 1" scale Albatross Manor has been calling my name though. It wants an exterior color change, something similar to the Troja Palace in Prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm trying to stay focused on 1/2" scale right now, just so I can say "LOOKY! I finished something!" The 1" scale Albatross Manor has been calling my name though. It wants an exterior color change, something similar to the Troja Palace in Prague. A search of the forum found no other reference to Albatross Manor ... my curiosity is piqued! Show me, show me ... please. It must be one feisty little building if it wants to wear the vivid contrasts of the Troja Palace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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