Sofa

For my next trick...

I wanted a Moroccan-inspired sofa for the gazebo. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be something that mini furniture manufacturers are scrambling over each other to make. If I wanted one, I was going to have to make it myself.

It took a couple of weeks to put together, mainly because I had NO idea what I was doing. No idea whatsoever. It was two weeks of trial and (lots of) error, blood (I really sure be more careful with those X-Acto knives), sweat, tears and swearing. The result isn't the most professional-looking thing ever, but I'm pretty proud of it anyway. Here it is:

If you're feeling masochistic and would like to try it for yourself, here is what this thing is made of:

Frame:

• 4 pre-cut basswood rectangles
• 4 pre-fab wooden turnings (for feet)
• 1 length of miniature resin molding
• brown acrylic paint
• black acrylic paint
• antiquing medium

Upholstery

• craft foam
• poly-fill
• Pier 1 napkin
• burgundy and green fabric scraps
• gold fringe trim
• sewing thread
• gold thread

Next up... a Moroccan-style tray table.