Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Upholstery Knit

I regularly visit Di Overton of Designer's Block - she comes up with some beautiful and inspirational stuff. I just had to share one of her latest finds - These chairs upholstered in hand knit!
They are beautifully and meticulously knitted by knitwear designer Melanie Porter, who 'undertakes the entire process herself and everything, from the restoration and upholstering to the individual, crocheted buttons, is done by hand. The result of this incredibly labour-intensive process is a stunning and unique work of art, destined to be a future family heirloom.'Have a look at Jesse's magnificent work too!

6 comments:

Estelle said...

Oh my word, that is amazing. I simply cannot grasp how some people have so much patience!!!

kendalee said...

Makes me wish I was a better knitter, although I wouldn't have had the creative thought in the first place. I love it when people use something ordinary in an extraordinary way... These are beautiful!

And So I Whisper said...

How beautiful they all are!!!! I especially like the one with gray back and colors on the seat.

Down Pillow said...

Beautiful, unique chairs - I really love the first one :)

Leslie said...

Wow! Simple & stunning, thanks for sharing.

eilandkind/islandchild said...

I LOVE these chairs!