Roundedby reviews

31 May 25'

Bryony reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Always a brilliant day- lots of support and ideas with your individual project as well as proper technique training. So enjoyable when you go home with a totally transformed piece of furniture! Thanks Lucy!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Bryony thank you! That is so excellent to hear! As much as I am always delighted when beginners are tempted to try out upholstery, I’m doubly thrilled when people catch the ‘bug’ and return to the workshops! Especially when they bring such brilliant monkey fabric! Thank you! Lucy "

20 May 25'

Claire Trevelyan reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Having done the 3 day course, I spent another day with Lucy furthering the progress on my chair. She is an exceptional teacher tailoring her tuition to meet the needs of individual students and always with good humour and plenty of analogies to help understand the process. She is also very generous with her time. I learnt so much and am delighted with what I have achieved with my project. I would highly recommend Lucy's courses."

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Claire it has been a total joy to have you attend my workshops, the amount you have been willing to learn and the finish you have achieved at each stage is really something - your confidence and dexterity with spring lashing particularly impressive, and I love the domed shape you have achieved on the seat pad. Thank you & keep on upholstering!! Cheers, Lucy "

19 May 25'

Lauren reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"This course was brilliant. Lucy is a supportive and patient tutor and explained every step in a clear and concise way. She is clearly an expert in upholstery and was passionate about sharing her knowledge. By the end of the day she had taught me how to upholster a drop-seat pad and I was thrilled with the result. Thoroughly recommend anyone doing this one-day course, or any course by Lucy."

Roundedby responded:

"Oh thank you so much Lauren! I loved the discoveries we made 'unearthing' your drop-in seat, it had certainly lived a life! You did such an excellent job with it, the Charleston High Winds cotton linen is a dream, BUT the pattern placing you chose was a real triumph, well done on an excellent outcome! Cheers, Lucy "

19 May 25'

Alison reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Well, what can I say. This course is thoroughly enjoyable and I could not recommend it enough. You couldn’t ask for a nicer tutor than Lucy. Lucy is so knowledgable and clearly very skilled. She makes everyone, irrespective of their experience, feel at ease, and tailors everyone’s experience to what they want to achieve in the day, the perfect teacher. Everyone on the course is included and we learn so much not only from our own projects, but from the projects of others on the course. I’ve not done upholstery before, and I enjoyed it so much, I’ve already booked my next 1 dayer. Can’t wait!!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Alison, that is super super kind! It was such a great day, the whole group just worked so hard, and achieved excellent results. I'm delighted that you went the traditional route with your drop in seat, I personally really love the stitched elements of upholstery, I can't wait to see it when it's covered in the top fabric! Looking forward to seeing what you project you bring in September! Cheers, Lucy "

25 Mar 25'

Fiona Jeffers reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"What a brilliant day course and Lucy is a fabulous teacher! I was excited but a little apprehensive before I started as I didn’t know how good I’d be but with Lucy’s expert tutoring, humour and patience I managed to make a stool which I can say I was very proud of indeed. All of my friends and family were impressed to. Following the course I felt very inspired to undertake new upholstery projects, I keep looking at all my furniture at home in a different way now, even my husband might get upholstered if he’s not careful!! 🤣 The lunch to was delicious! Thank you Lucy, I’d definitely recommend this course. "

Roundedby responded:

"Haha! You've caught the bug - you'll find yourself coming out of the cinema talking about the fact that the pleats on the dining chairs in the final scene weren't the same height!! You did so well, it was a total pleasure to have you on the course, such a lovely bunch, it was a great day, and your footstool was a triumph! Best - Lucy"

25 Mar 25'

Karen Jones reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Had a fabulous Sunday afternoon with Lucy, who is amazing. Prior to the workshop, she answered all my emails and concerns so that on the day things ran smooth. She also sent me lots of information regarding suppliers for my item. She is very knowledgeable and attentive as well as such fun. Would highly recommend this workshop which is also exceptional value. I was so happy to take home a stool which is now happily sitting in my snug. Lucy also, stayed on after the workshop to finish my stool as I had made an error"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thanks Karen! It was so great to have you in the Studio, you all worked SO hard, there is so much to learn, new tools, thinking in 3D, measuring twice and cutting once ... I'm not saying anything there .... ;-) It was a really good day, and you did brilliantly - do remember to cover your hammer head with cloth when you put the decorative nails in! Thanks again, Lucy "

24 Mar 25'

Deborah Curran reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Lucy is a great teacher. Very patient and knowledgable and she went above and beyond to help my friend finish her project so she could take it home on the day. I would highly recommend this course. It’s great value for money and I learnt so much. Thank you Lucy. "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Debbie it was so great to have you back in the Studio - I think the headboard was an absolute triumph, a really good call by you to back it with calico. Thanks so much for coming & contributing to a really friendly, enthusiastic & industrious day! Best - Lucy"

13 Feb 25'

Kate reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Lucy was brilliant the whole day. She managed our group’s wide range of abilities, projects and purpose brilliantly. Was a fabulous day and I now need to find when I can bring my wingback chair in for a makeover. Highly recommended ☺️"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh Kate you were a whirlwind I can't believe how much you learnt an achieved - 👌👌👌- and I’m so glad that you decided to go for it with that fabulous embroidered top fabric, the chair absolutely sings !!! Oooh yes.. .. a Wingback!! Cheers Lucy"

10 Feb 25'

Annette Boyne reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"The course was an excellent introduction to upholstery. We learnt the essential skills and tools you need to start this fascinating art. Lucy is an inspiring teacher who guided through our first projects. And it was also great fun! I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who has in interest in starting out in learning upholstery skills. "

Roundedby responded:

"It was so great to have you on the course Annette, you worked so hard (and with a concert ahead of you!) - it’s incredible isn’t it, how much work there is, simply in the stripping down of a piece, and I’m always delighted when people are up for traditional rebuilding methods - a great tension on your webbing! Thanks again, and for the kind words! Lucy "

9 Feb 25'

Tracy reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Great days workshop, my second one,Lucy is an expert teacher and great fun. I've learnt alot, the group were great and we did learn from other projects. Thank you again,Tracy "

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Tracy - delighted to have you back - your adjustable footstool was. lovely project, and interesting to solve how to work around those hinges! Well done! And what’s next? Lucy "

9 Feb 25'

Zoe reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"We had a fantastic (and surprisingly exhausting!) day reupholstering our chair - Lucy was a great teacher. Everybody had brought along quite different projects, and that meant that as a group we had the opportunity to learn about a wide range of upholstery techniques. We came away feeling empowered to do more!"

Roundedby responded:

"You were absolute stars! Not phased by the scale of the project, you'd done some prep, you had a keen eye and ear for what could be achieved, you absolutely wrangled and bossed the springs - WELL DONE - thanks for booking, and I hope you have gotten the upholstery bug and finish what is a truly lovely chair - thanks guys, send me a photo when its finished! Lucy "

23 Nov 24'

Bryony reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"A brilliant day. Lots of support and advice from Lucy, both in terms of the projects we were focusing on, as well as more advanced methods. I learned a lot of skills and was so pleased with what we all achieved by the end of the day. Definitely booking another to try upholstering a couple of dining room chairs next time! "

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Bryony! You brought such an interesting piece and it’s always great for students to learn some of the traditional basics like webbing (which you did so well!). I love how the personality of the stool was completely changed with the wonderful ochre mustard bird fabric you chose, something about the birds legs really mirrored the lovely turned legs on the stool - excellent choice! Yes! Come and do the dining chairs! Best - Lucy"

21 Nov 24'

Diane Kammerling reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"What a stimulating and great day of learning with Lucy. Right from the start Lucy was very warm and welcoming and you feel at ease. Huge learning curve but Lucy is with you every step of the way and I came away feeling very enthused in continuing my pathway in Reupholstery. Loved it and would recommend wholeheartedly. Would love to do more courses."

Roundedby responded:

"Oh Di, thank you - this has made me smile, I love it when people 'catch' the upholstery bug! Well done for working so hard on your footstool, it was certainly one of the more memorable "what do we think is inside?" discoveries! You did such a great job, and I love how the pattern sits on the loaf shape of the stool - hope to see you again! Lucy"

18 Nov 24'

Kath reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It was a brilliant course. Lucy was very patient and helpful. I learnt a lot of new skills and I’m delighted with my chair. It was great to see all the different projects transformed. I’m trying to give the course 5 stars but I can’t get it to work"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh that’s great to hear Kath - thanks so much for coming - well done for prepping your lovely chair ahead of the course - you worked so carefully and quickly, taking on so many new techniques - excellent webbing & a beautiful top fabric - well done!! Lucy "

18 Nov 24'

Sue reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"I had a lovely course with Lucy who is very friendly, informative and helpful. Im so pleased with my chair it looks amazing. I cant wait to sign up for another course with Lucy."

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thank you Sue, It was such a fun day - I loved your chair, and how wonderful to work on something that your Dad had worked on before you - he clearly knew his stuff! Great choice of top fabric too - do hope to see you at another course! Thanks, Lucy"

18 Nov 24'

Deborah Curran reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Brilliant day . Great instructions and demonstrations and Lucy was so patient with us all. I learnt so much and will definitely do another course. Thank you for helping me transform an ugly footstool into a thing of beauty . "

Roundedby responded:

"Oh it was a really great day! Everyone worked so hard, and was really interested in learning the process too. I can not believe a) how many staples you had to remove stripping the footstool and b) how brilliantly you finished those deep corner pleats, they are not easy and you absolutely bossed them -your William Morris footstool was a triumph - you definitely deserve to put your feet up! Lucy "

13 Jun 24'

Louise McKay reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"What a great day course. You work hard but the final product is lovely. Food and company was the icing on the cake. Lucy is a fantastic intuitive tutor. She has tried to think about environmental impacts of all the elements she uses which is so important. I’d definitely recommend this course to anyone who fancies having a go. Something beautiful and useful to take home at the end of the day. "

Roundedby responded:

"Oh it was so good to have you on the course Lou, so thrilled that you loved it! I know it was tricky (ha!) choosing the fabrics but I think your Pimpernel with Cerulean piping was a brilliant combo! I agree the lunches from Caccia & Tails are flipping delicious! Thanks again, Lucy "

1 Jun 24'

Emma Peters reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"Excellent course! Lucy is a patient, knowledgeable and very professional teacher who helped me produce a really lovely gift of a velvet memo board for my 30 year old son, which he loves! Highly recommend this course. "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Emma it was so good to have you on the course - I’m so glad you texted your son with a shot of the velvets and he redirected you to pastels (although I think you could have rocked the brights too!). Loved what you produced and the careful and methodical way that you worked! Thanks, Lucy !"

22 May 24'

Chrissie reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"Can't thank Lucy enough both for her assistance in the run up to the course to being diligent and caring about our particular booking and throughout the day - which was immense fun. The creativity of the workshop was so simple and enjoyable to make. I really rate this pinboard activity and would love to do more of Lucy's workshops in the future. Highly recommended! thanks again"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thanks Chrissie, really appreciate your feedback - I too am delighted with what you both achieved, and such beautiful colour choices, congratulations! yes do hop along to another of my workshops! Lucy"

21 May 24'

Juliette reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed making the pinboard, I had no idea how many layers were involved! I'm really pleased with the result, it looks like I've bought it from a shop. The course was fun, the group was friendly and the teacher worked with each of us at our own pace. I would highly recommend it!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Juliette - delighted you could join the workshop, absolutely loved your choice of colours - and you achieved such a polished result. You are such a careful & thoughtful maker and I’m sure you will style your pinboard beautifully! Lucy"

20 May 24'

Jane Alderton reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"My daughter did Lucy’s course and absolutely loved it. She has come back amazed by what she created and full of enthusiasm to learn more upholstery skills. The perfect balance of fun and learning. Thank you Lucy! "

Roundedby responded:

"Oh that is so good to hear! I love what she created with the pink & grey velvet - she worked so carefully and thoughtfully creating a very beautiful result. Delighted to have a tween on the course - please tell her from me, that she rocked it and I can’t wait to see what she creates next! Lucy"

7 Feb 24'

Claire reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I had a great time on the pinboard workshop course recently. What a fun way to spend an afternoon! Lucy is a wonderful teacher - knowledgeable, helpful and funny. I feel very proud of my pinboard and am looking forward to putting it up on my wall at home! I highly recommend this course. Thank you Lucy. "

Roundedby responded:

"So lovely to have you on the course Claire. Really loved your attention to detail (and your observations on 3D making given your experience & talent in 2D graphics/illustration). I love that the composition made us all imagine a bowl of noodles! Such a lovely piece, and also love your plan to put it in your bedroom and use it to hang jewellery - inspired! Best - Lucy "

29 Jan 24'

Jenny reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"A really nice, friendly afternoon spent making the pinboard. With our own choice of colours and patient instructions from Lucy we all made a piece of art in itself. Absolutely recommend it! Thank you "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Jenny it was so lovely to have you at the workshop, you worked so carefully and thoughtfully I loved the finished "Sunrise" inspired pinboard, I do hope you will send me a photo of it in your craft room! I also loved hearing about the Buddy Bags you make for children entering emergency care, I have looked it up, and will be getting my sewing machine out - thank you for sharing! Best - Lucy "

29 Jan 24'

May reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I absolutely LOVED the pinboard workshop with Lucy at the lovely Paddock Studio. She is clearly a very knowledgable and skilled tutor and as a beginner I felt in safe hands! The tools were excellent quality and even though the pinboards we made were relatively simple flat forms, it was really interesting to learn upholstery techniques and tips that could be applied to other projects. We had a beautiful selection of velvets and colours to choose from and I particularly liked that the materials were sustainable/recycled and that even the smallest offcuts were destined to be repurposed. I'm delighted with the pinboard I made and can't wait to put it up in my studio! Thanks Lucy for a wonderful afternoon x"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh May thank you for such a lovely review, you created a really beautiful pinboard, you have such a brilliant eye for colour composition, I'm envious! Really thrilled with the Linwood deadstock velvets, and yes always delighted to find a use for offcuts, because there really is no such thing as throwing away! Thank you for coming, it was such a fun, colourfilled afternoon! Best - Lucy x"

25 Jan 24'

Lorna Stagg reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I had a great day doing this course. Lucy is a fantastic teacher, so knowledgeable, patient, experienced and well-prepared. I learnt new skills and came home feeling very satisfied with a footstool that I love! "

Roundedby responded:

"So good to have you at the workshop Lorna, you worked so carefully and thoughtfully, creating a beautiful marmalade footstool. I really like the combo of the denim piping too! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day, it is always such a thrill to see what people create, well done! Best - Lucy "