First I removed the existing seat and used liquid sandpaper to take the shine off the old finish so a new coat of paint would stick. I used spray paint, but after I was done I wished that I had used regular paint and a brush - oh well! Then I had to decide on a design for the new seat. I got my inspiration from reading Joanne's blog at Snippets and Scraps of My Mind who was making some really scrappy little rugs. I love that I got to use up a lot of my worms and yet make such a nice rug at the same time.
I saw this cool old shoe rack at the antique store yesterday - sure wish I had room for it in my studio - it would look so nice loaded full of wool!
Love your chair!!!! It's perfect!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! Definitely a unique piece now.
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WOW!
ReplyDeleteWhat a makeover on that chair!
you did a great job.
Hugs,
Kerri
Your chair is looking great!! Please tell me where I can find liquid sandpaper? Never heard of this before.
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Brenda
Love that shoe rack - I could use one of those as well. Your chair turned out beautifully - I wish I could find a bench seat like that for my studio. Melody
ReplyDeleteGood job on the chair! And I have always loved these old shoe racks, too! Haven't seen one for sale in a long time!!
ReplyDeleteWow, your chair looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI sure love the seat cover you
made.
Bear Hugs~Karen
So pretty! I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding job!!! I love it, Gayle!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great....and the finishing is fabulous. Well done! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove love love what you did with that chair. The hooked seat is perfect. Awesome
ReplyDeleteGayle ~
ReplyDeleteYour chair looks great and you got to use lots of woolley worms!
Are you sure you can't fing a spot for the shoe rack. It would look so wonderful holding wool!
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
Gayle,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous make over!
Your chair looks wonderful.
Very creative and imaginative!
Really lovely.
Tony
Oh Gayle the rug is wonderful! You did a great job - love the hit and miss effect like that - that re-do is great too on the chair - you gave it a new life!
ReplyDeleteOh man if i lived closer I would snap up that cobbler's rack. I have one - but it's about 4 feet wide - Love it for my wool - i keep all my hand dyes on it - could use another one! LOL
Beautiful job on the chair, Gayle. Does Barry appreciate what a thrifty deal finder you are? I'm guessing he does, knowing what a great man he is.
ReplyDeleteYour chair is so great! I would love to have that rack in my room, too! It's great!
ReplyDeleteGayle - your chair looks absolute awesome. You did a wonderful job! I love the shoe rack too.
ReplyDeleteVery cute Gayle! That shoe rack is adorable. Where did you see it? Mimi
ReplyDeleteWoW!
ReplyDeleteYour chair looks fabulous!
Fabulous makeover, I love your design for the chair seat! Just discovered your blog and have become a follower, can't wait to see more of your creations! Thanks for following me as well!
ReplyDeleteDeb~Paxton Valley Folk Art
Oh my word Gayle! That is beautiful!! What an amazing transformation you made from that chair! I love the idea of using up scraps for the hooking... it turned out beautiful! Way to go, girl!
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