Breakfast nook cushions done

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Some of you may recall I asked for suggestions on what to do with updating my breakfast nook.

I ended up with Wm Morris pillows and now have gotten the seat cushions done. Thought you'd like to see how it came out.

What's interesting is there is no navy in the pillows but blue and black...but the eye merges those colors so the bright navy works perfectly. Go figure.

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Jilly

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Annie, I have a WM pillow in my bedroom. Strawberry Thief:

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Annie Deighnaugh
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teeda
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Love it!
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Allison0704
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Looks nice. What kind of fabric did you use on the breakfast nook cushions?
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Annie Deighnaugh
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It's a solid texture...woven...not sure what you'd call it...upholstery weight.
DLM2000-GW
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Very nice Annie - love that WM fabric
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Jilly
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Lovely, Annie!
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OutsidePlaying
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Very pretty Annie.
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roarah
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looks great! It has a nautical vibe which is a huge plus for me!
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LynnNM
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The entire area looks wonderful and so inviting. BIG congratulations!!!
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Fun2BHere
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Funny how the eye perceives colors sometimes. You new cushions look great!
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pricklypearcactus
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So lovely! Still swooning over your pillows as well.
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Irish2
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The seat cushions look great with your new pillows. Loving your ”naked” windows!
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Bunny
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They look great. I forget, did you have them made locally or with an online store?
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sheesh
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Beautiful, Annie.
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Annie Deighnaugh
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Bunny, I bought the fabric, I did the seat backs and had the seat bottoms done.
Annie Deighnaugh
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What I didn't count on was how much I like the more formal look of the bottoms matching the back, making it look more unified.

Next up...area rug for the FR.
maire_cate
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Annie - I love how it all came out. It looks so professional. I've been looking at Wm Morris fabric on Spoonflower for pillows but there are so many great prints (and color combinations) that I'm having trouble selecting one or two.

I've forgotten - weren't you also changing the window treatments? Have you finished those too?
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nekotish
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Annie, you nailed it of course! I love WM prints too.
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mtnrdredux_gw
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Such a pretty color!
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porkandham
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Looks great!
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Arapaho-Rd
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The blue looks very nice, Annie, and you did a great job on the backs!
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lisaam
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Nice work—- cording, buttons everything! And the color looks pretty.

It is on my to-do list to make a box cover for a floor pillow and I’ve been watching videos on how to do it using one piece of fabric. Constructing cording is a bit ambitious fo me.
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1929Spanish-GW
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Great choices! That looks like a lovely place to sit!
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Annie Deighnaugh
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maire-cate, the windows are complete...everyone here convinced me to not do valances, so I won't be. They are fitted with silhouettes for insulation and light control. So that's it.

I got my pillow covers from a seller at Etsy...they have some nice options there and much less expensive than ordering the fabric...or at least what I saw...at $400/yard!
Oakley
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Annie, did you make the cushions? I woldn't be surprised if you did. Such talent you have. I also remember when you were deciding on the shape of that table, and the posters were divided. It was a fun topic.

I do think you need a couple of Strawberry Thieves to add a touch of color and great whimzy.
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Oakley
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Jilly, you turned me onto Strawberry Thief and I found myself in ST heaven from purses, trays, every thing.
ajuju
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Beautiful!! I love the blue with the stained wood, and the WM pillow covers as well. I have a strawberry thieves pillow cover in red in our guest room. Love it!
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Annie Deighnaugh
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Oakley, I did the back cushions and buttons, but had the seat cushions done. Sewing upholstery is a real PITA in my book so I leave it to the pros.

Yes there was quite the controversy about the shape of the table including that it looked like an RV! But I'm glad DH won out and we did what we did. We are able to fit 7 people around the table comfortably which we could not do with other shapes.
Olychick
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Looks very nice. Great colors!
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Annie Deighnaugh
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I have a brown sofa right near the bkfst nook so I suspect there will be some Wm Morris pillows there before too long!

Here is the nook, sans window valances.

I like the way the stems in the pillow echo the scrolls in the light fixture. The finish on the light fixture has a pale bluish tint to it similar to the pillow.

I can still remember dusting those chairs with my MIL when I was just a little girl and how I hated them because of all the spaces between the spindles that had to be dusted. In fact, when I bought my DR chairs I refused to look at any chairs that had those spindles. Well, here I am, over 60 years later and still dusting them!
Annie Deighnaugh
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And for fun, here is a before...
Kswl
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It looks very fresh and updated, Annie, and the upholstery job is excellent. Love the unobstructed windows and especially the table— I remember when you and your DH were sketching out the shape to get the maximum use of the space. That table looks as good or better today!
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lizbeth-gardener
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Love the blue, love the view and it is so fresh and inviting! Great job, Annie.
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Tina Marie
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I love the blue! A nice updated nook. I have also had several pillow covers made from Etsy sellers, however, I always ask if they will use the fabric on backside too. I love spindle back chairs and have them in our kitchen nook and dining room both. Look forward to seeing what pillows you choose for your sofa. I love changing pillow covers out, in fact I did that last week for a lighter, warm weather feel. : )
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Yayagal
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It looks fabulous, thanks to YOU!!!!
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amykath
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Wow! Nice work Annie. You are so talented. Eveerything looks great. I adore the blue. What a perfect color and thosee pillows are gorgeous!
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martinca_gw sunset zone 24
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I am jealous of your talent….and your verdant wooded view. WM pillows look great with your cushions. Job well done, per usual, Annie!
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nicole___
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Very nice....and a very good job too!
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