Inspired by a print of the photo I took in Barclona of a beautiful modern stained glass window
I'm then thinking of a dark and brights theme for my patchwork sofa cover, as per the fabrics I threw onto the sofa in this picture.
The indigo based floral print fabric looks like crewel embroidery but would be too dark alone, however when used with a rainbow of other colours it adds the darker element I was looking for in contrast with the brights.
I have a chair and a sofa plus giant scatter cushions, plus the chair and sofa have large double sided cushions, so it is going to be a LOT of fabric. More than is used in the directly upholstered pieces. I may therefore use larger pieces, or single colour for large sections like the back and sides. I get the feeling this may be a rather mammoth undertaking and I might've bitten off more than I can chew!
Detail of colour contrasts on Miro public art.
Miro at Barcelona Airport
This is going to be fabulous Ruthie. Can't wait to see your art work!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rhonda, I think this is going to look amazing. I am too scared to undertake recovering a sofa. I can't wait to see how it turns out for you
ReplyDeleteJust take it a step at a time! I'm in the middle of doing the same for our sofa... with large areas in different upholstery fabrics... and it IS a big job. But no more than making an entire wardrobe of clothing... and you've done that and done it well! So I know you can do this.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!