on a new mission…
Reupholstering a Chair.
Some of you who are old hands are reupholstering,
may think this is no big deal,
but as talented as my mom is, she’s never
done it and neither have I,
despite the fact that upholstery
was her father’s trade.
We’ve both recovered
seat cushions, but never a whole chair.
Here’s the lovely old gal
that’s getting a facelift.
I paid a whopping $1
for her last month at an auction.
She is super sturdy, and I love
the lovely aged look of her finish,
so I’m not repainting her frame.
She’s just getting a new “dress”.
Mom’s doing the majority
of this project, because she’s
a heck of a lot smarter and more experienced
when it comes to figuring things like this out.
We’ve only got a little more
than a week before she returns
home to New Mexico, so we’ve
got to get cracking!
Hopefully you’ll see
this little old lady sporting
a new look soon.
(the chair, not my mom!)
Wish us luck!
I have another old gal
that is dying for a facelift,
but I have no idea if or when that will happen.
I buy them because I can’t resist them,
then they sit in my workshop,
because I don’t know what to do with them.
If only Ruthie would come for a visit,
I’m sure she could work wonders on her!
You know, the Ruthie that
transformed this…
into this…
Can’t hurt to wish, right?
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Have fun…I have a couple of “gals” waiting for a new look too. I’ll see how it goes for you and maybe I’ll go for it too 🙂 Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Both gals have great form and ‘posture’! I’m looking forward to seeing them shine again. I’ll let you know if I’m ever in Illinois and we’ll play 😉
First… What a GREAT!!!! price… Second.. I am POSITIVE that you and your Momma will have no problem a making her BEAUTIFUL!! Looking forward to seeing it..
I can’t wait to see what you do with this, Angie…the chair has great bones…I know you and your mom will make it wonderful!
We all need a Ruthie in our lives! If you find one, let me know. 🙂
-Revi
Did you finish the chair?? I have one just like it that I’ve stripped down to the bones (what a job that was!!!) and I would love to see what you did with her!
oh my, i’m swooning over the sofa that ruthie did.
i think your chair will be a lovely lady.