Rosehill progress
I apologize for these low quality photos from my iPhone, but I can't find my digital camera. I've mocked up a corner of Rosehill Cottage with the rug I made, plus the blue bench and an armchair I made last night. (The Victorian sofa in the back won't stay, but I wanted to see how a sofa fit in the bay window space).
I've never made furniture from scratch, and I'm going to make another armchair as I think this one is too puffy, and the angles are wrong. Yes, I realize I am the only one who cares... The fabric is from Brodnax prints and is fairly close to the pattern on the chair in the film, but the silk is a bit shiny I think. I am very pleased with how the rug came out, but I may need to adhere it permanently to the floor if I can't get it to stop curling up - I have it pinned down at the corners here.
Anyway, huzzah for progress!
PS - I watched the first two episodes of the new season of Downton Abbey. Is anyone else as fascinated as I am?
Your scene is getting amazing!
ReplyDeleteI assume you left the paper on the back of the rug. In that case... Isn't there a temporary mounting spray for art prints you could use? I stick everything down with bits of Blu-Tack. I love that stuff!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Downton Abbey! I loved the first series and the second is just as good! I am hoping we will get to see the two hour Christmas Special that aired in the UK when this series is finished. I won't give anything away here... I read a spoiler about it and something important happens. We will need to know about that before the third season begins.
I have given up on (new) American movies and TV. There are too many GREAT things to watch made in the UK.
The rug is actually on fabric, but I did iron on some fusible interfacing to the back to try and give it more stiffness. Didn't work. I'll probably use something temporary, though.
ReplyDeleteI would kill to see that Christmas special! I hope they air it here. My dad just sent me this article. Sounds like a fun idea...
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/fashion/downton-abbey-inspires-themed-viewing-parties.html?_r=1
Thank you, Eliana!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog Alessandra. You're building one of my favourite rooms in film history ;) I have saved all the photos I could find on my computer, just to look at from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks wonderful and the carpet came out great!
Thank you, Josje! I am actually building the entire house, not just the room, but it is taking me forever. My lack of architectural skills and being a mom of two daughters is keeping me from working as fast as I want to.
ReplyDeleteYour miniature work is fantastic. I think a key to telling if minis are done right is how they photograph, and your rooms always look so real! I have to say, I do get inspiration from checking out your blog.
Cheers!
Love, love, love the carpet. It's PERFECT. Damn, I just want to get right in that room :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think that's one reason I love dollhouses - being voyeuristic in a way. I appreciate your enthusiasm! Hopefully I will have more to post about soon.
ReplyDeleteDARING!
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