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a footrest .... a beanbag...

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Tue, 2010-03-09 00:58 — philvm

Just the work of the week-end....

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Tue, 2010-03-09 21:04 — Iacobvs
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There is a 20 pound

There is a 20 pound schnauzer, snoring next to me right now, who would be sooooo at home on that foot rest!

Tue, 2010-03-09 19:49 — scottly
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Very cool. How big is it?

Very cool. How big is it?

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:00 — philvm
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this footrest is 60 cm width

this footrest is 60 cm width and 34 cm height... ;-)
Just for 2 big foot... or for 4 small ....

Tue, 2010-03-09 21:02 — Iacobvs
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Can'tr you think of anything

Can'tr you think of anything other than size, lol? Sorry, my mind is in the gutter

Tue, 2010-03-09 21:55 — TheKnittingMill
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C'est magnifique! Je

C'est magnifique! Je vraiment comme la couleur. Ce qui est cela bourré avec?

(It's great! I especially like the color. What did you use as the stuffing?)

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:11 — philvm
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Dear Millard, I have by a

Dear Millard,
I have by a footrest for childeren like a peer...
something like you can see on
http://www.delamaison.fr/pouf-poire-romeo-75x110cm-p-23935.html#utm_source=Leguide&utm_medium=Moteur&utm_campaign=Leguide_68_135

But I buy one specially it for childeren (more small) for 15€...

Tue, 2010-03-09 16:48 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Most intriguing...especially

Most intriguing...especially what you stuffed it with. Great addition to your decor. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Tue, 2010-03-09 09:29 — linens2lace

The pillow is great and I am

The pillow is great and I am admiring the texture of the flooring as well. Is that original to the house or was it distressed to look that way. I just love it when houses are left original but if this is not, it looks terrific.
Linens2lace

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:15 — philvm
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This is not the original

This is not the original one,
it's a new one....
you can find it if you want the same ;-)

this is the bran : quickstep
reference : arte uf 1155 for the dinningroom
reference : perspective UF 1157

Really it is beautifful, and really easy to clean....

Tue, 2010-03-09 09:11 — glorydays
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Not only that pouf that is

Not only that pouf that is amazing. Just had the chance to cheack photos of yours, all amazing.. Chapeau

Tue, 2010-03-09 08:06 — bobshome
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WOW - I love that idea. It

WOW - I love that idea. It looks great. It has a terrific retro feel to it. I like that you were not afraid to knit it in white (or ecru) as an object living on the floor. It brightens that darker corner and is a terrific focal point. Good one Phil.

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:18 — philvm
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Really I was affraid too,

Really I was affraid too, but the main composition is synthetique, so I can wash without any problem ;-)
In fact.... I hope ;-)

Tue, 2010-03-09 07:46 — Makyrie

I want a copy of the pattern

I want a copy of the pattern too if possible. PLEASE!!!!
Or where to get it.

Tue, 2010-03-09 07:26 — QueerJoe
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Very cool idea and nicely

Very cool idea and nicely executed. In addition to the pattern and the yarn, what did you stuff it with?

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:20 — philvm
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Dear Queerjoe, I dont

Dear Queerjoe, I dont understand your question.... sorry... Could explain me it?

Tue, 2010-03-09 06:46 — DavidAtlGA
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That is fantastic! Where

That is fantastic! Where did you get the pattern?

Tue, 2010-03-09 07:47 — philvm
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I get it in my head... No

I get it in my head... No book, no documention...
it's really easy...
Don you need to get it?

sorry for my english... normally I speak French...

Tue, 2010-03-09 09:45 — DavidAtlGA
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What a great concept and I

What a great concept and I am impressed by your creativity. Can you outline the basic pattern you used? I know several of us on this site would love to know!

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:19 — philvm
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without any problem, I have

without any problem, I have it in french, directly when I will get the time I will make the translation, and I will send you the way to make it ;-)

Tue, 2010-03-09 06:40 — albert
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Looks very comfortable!

Looks very comfortable!