Gallery

Every piece in this gallery tells a story. Here you will find a collection of upholstery and soft furnishing commissions completed by myself, ranging from cherished antiques restored to their former glory to contemporary pieces given a fresh new look. Each commission represents hours of careful craftmanship, problem solving, and creativity.

Commissions

Bergère chair skewered side and front

Bird sofa completed

Bird sofa with cushions

Bird sofa buttons and tufts detail

Butterfly chair

Piped scatter cushions

Checked box cushion detail

Christian Lacroix velvet chair

Curtain pleating

Stripe dining chair

Stud detail

Re-upholstered dining chair (set of 6)

Modern upholstered footstool

White spoon back chair

Pair of re-upholstered 1960's Ben chairs

Ben chairs detail

Roman blind herringbone stitch

Tropical chair scroll detail

Standard lamp with tailored shade

Tradition chair in progress

Tropical fabric chair

Students’ Work

Teaching upholstery and soft furnishings allows me to share my passion for the crafts while helping students develop confidence and professional skills. I am incredibly proud of the work they produce, and this gallery celebrates their achievements through a range of projects that reflect their growing talent, dedication and creativity.

Box cushion bench seat (Alaina)

Bedroom chair (Avril)

Finished chair (Cathy)

Deep button detail

Applying horsehair

Fluted back tub chair (Christian)

Coach deep buttoning (Nikki)

Footstool (Eve)

Headboard (Iris)

Finished chair (Isabella)

Iron back chair in progress (Lizzie)

Finished chair (Lou)

Footstool (Mel)

Finished chair (Mischa)

Completed chair (Nicola)

Chair (Penninah)

Completed chair (Rowan)

S-spring back

Coir fibre filling

Stitching the chair

Completed wing armchair (Christian)

Finished chair (Tina)

Re-upholstery in progress

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“Cherie was my upholstery teacher for two years, and honestly, it was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. She created such a calm, positive, and supportive environment that really helped me build confidence in my abilities while teaching me solid industry best practices."
D. Eddison

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"Cherie is incredibly talented, and I felt genuinely privileged to learn from her. She encouraged my creativity and gave me the freedom to experiment and push boundaries with my work. It was an absolutely brilliant experience.”
D. Eddison

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"Cherie is a wonderful and inspiring teacher. She's patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her classes gave me the confidence to learn a completely new skill and opened new possibilities for my future."
Iris G.

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"I completed a City and Guilds Traditional Upholstery course taught by Cherie and went on to her adult education class for a year. My success in both these courses is down to Cherie's excellent knowledge of the subject, her amazing patience and overall commitment to detail."
Fiona P.