in the dentist’s chair

1950s fabric cushionsAfter lolling about somewhat dispiritedly for a good proportion of yesterday, I finally took the Twiggy pledge and pulled myself together.

Pleasingly, once I’d got my act together, I managed to get these three cushions finished in an afternoon!

fifties feel cushionfifties barkcloth fabricfifties feel 4fifties feel 6The fabrics are genuine 1950s barkcloths. I backed one of them with interfacing, as it felt a bit thin for it’s intended use.

More midcentury modern than my usual fabric choices, the cushions are a commission for a dentist and destined to spend their days adorning these rather classy chairs in the waiting room:

egg chairsHopefully they will offer physical comfort.

But for those – like me – who don’t relish a visit to the dentist, they might also provide a minor distraction before the torture begins 🙂

5 thoughts on “in the dentist’s chair

  1. Loving these fabric designs….but I have to ask you about the ceramics on the photo you have as your shop button? What’s the make etc….they are amazing!!!

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