Monday, April 26, 2010

So Easy It's Embarrassing!


So I had some extra time this weekend (which is sometimes a dangerous thing) ...



and I starting thinking (another dangerous thing!) ...



I went out to the garage where these had been languishing for over a year ..


There's a set of four all like this




Seat cushions are needlepoint (badly stained).  The whole vibe is kinda granny chic, but I wanted to make them a bit more sophisticated, soooo, after a bit of sanding, I chose one of these...





I have had this fabric for nine years!!  It's called "Tamarind Tree" and it is by Greef. I  love  chinoiserie prints!!!!


Out came the staple gun 


Note to self: Look for a cute pink staple gun



Here is really interesting shot I took of the underside of the seat cushion after I stapled it in place.  Wow.  Please note I did save the original needlepoint underneath - in case some day some one wants to clean it up and revive it.

No other tools were misused in the makover of these chairs - in fact the cushions just pop out because they sit on top of this frame ..
 



So here is a shot of the finished project (picture 4 of them)









I would call that a pretty good weekend!!!



Hope yours was great too!!

P.S.  Take the time to visit Monkey Grass Hill, a fun blog I recently discovered. There is lots of great stuff here and a handmade jewelry giveaway!  (gorgeous!)






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