Friday, January 28, 2011

Ta-DA!

I have finished the hooked footstool for my mother-in-law and am very pleased with the final result. The hooking was not stressful, but I was a little worried about getting it to fit the footstool exactly. Turned out to be a little bit short on the sides so I ended up hooking four more background rows on the outside edges and that seemed to do the trick.


The bun feet just unscrewed so it was easy to staple the cover onto the bottom and then just screw them back on.


The seams on each corner turned out pretty well too - I just whipped the two edges together with yarn.

This is what it looked like when the hooking was finished, but before I started shaping it to fit the stool.
I'm anxious to give it to her and see if she likes it.

Hmm..... now I'm wondering what my next project will be......
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32 comments:

  1. LisaJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Gayle, It looks wonderful. I have been looking at stools at the thrift store with a different eye since I have seen what you were planning to do. I think I just might have to try this in the very near future. I just started a new quilt tonight though. I might have to wait til I get that going. I am glad you shared it with us. I hope you pick out a new project soon. I will be anxious to see what you do. Lisa

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  2. Melissa @ It's Fancy SchmancyJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Wow! That looks amazing! Grandma will love it.
    I really like how your kitchen turned out. I can't believe how different it looks. It's so fun to make changes!
    Thanks for you comments about the laundry room. No, not too painful. Just took me too long to finally decide. I had the paisley patterns on the wall and Blake kept saying it looked weird. Next time maybe?!

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  3. Sassafras and WinterberryJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Your stool cover came out so beautifully!! I've hooked one little round stool cover and that was fun. This one looks so comfortable to use. Did you only staple the bottom? The edges work well with the yarn.
    Super!
    Courtney

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  4. SiobhánJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    That is just amazing!! Gorgeous finish.

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  5. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)January 29, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Oh my gosh, Gayle! That is absolutely wonderful!! You did an amazing job and I think the pattern and your work are just perfect. What a fantastic gift!

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  6. JoanneJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Wow - it's wonderful - how can not love it - I have never attempted to assemble anything like that - you did awesome on that - it looks perfect!

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  7. bayrayschildJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    It is sooooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL Gayle!

    Audrey

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  8. whiteyJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Can not believe how fast you can whip things out! She will love it.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    This is just fabulous Gayle....I also have a stool waiting to be hooked that I had my hubby build that is a 14" cube....maybe I will do that one for the Cynthia Norwood class we are having here in March, so that I can get a good start !
    Best regards,
    Carol in Mesa

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  10. LoriJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh my goodness, Gayle! It is perfect in every way. I know she wil love it!

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  11. KimJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Gayle,
    It is gorgeous. I know she will love it. Now I want to look around for an old footstool to do that with.

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  12. Kathy (woolfind)January 29, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Oh my goodness, I have been out of the loop for a little bit. You got that done so quickly. It looks wonderful Gayle!! She is going to just love it.... Thanks so much for sharing the final picture!

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  13. Cathy G.January 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Gayle,
    I LOVE it! I would find it hard to give it up! She is going to love it! I didn't catch when you started if it was a purchased pattern or if you designed it yourself? Really really wonderful! Love the colors!
    Cathy G

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  14. TiffJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    She better Love it!! It looks beautiful and you did a fantastic job. What a special gift she is receiving, she is one lucky lady.

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  15. Rugs and PugsJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Gayle ~
    That was a fast finish and it looks beautiful. What a thoughtful gift. She must be extra special.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  16. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Very impressive!! I could do the hooking but the fact that it fits so beautifully is just wonderful!! She's a lucky lady!! And you're a very sweet daughter!!

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  17. Mimi SueJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    That was quick! Looks great. Mimi

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  18. CharlotteJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    It looks really good Mom! Grandma will love it.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    The footstool is amazing. I absolutely love it. You did a beautiful job on it.

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  20. Karen~The Barely There Primitive BearJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Absolutely awesome! You did a fantastic job on it! I know she
    will love it!

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  21. KaarenJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Yikes, Gayle! It turned out beautifully.

    If you mother-in-law doesn't like it, I sure do. It would look perfect in our bedroom. *wink*

    Super job!

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  22. acorn hollowJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    holy smokes that was fast! It looks wonderful if she doesn't like it email me I will give you my address. jk I know she will love it.
    cathy

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  23. PrimsueJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Gayle, it is awesome! You did a beautiful job!

    Blessings,
    Sue

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  24. BetsyJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Wow Gayle, it turned out beautiful! I know your mother-in- law will just love it. I just love the colors you used.

    Have a great day.

    Betsy

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  25. SUEJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Very beautiful! What a wonderful family heirloom - she will love it! SUE

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  26. Wendie Scott DavisJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    It is amazing! And you must be very proud. Every time I see an upholstered footstool, I get the urge. Yours is even more incredible because it is a gift - your MIL is very lucky. So now, will you do one for you?

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  27. AnneJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh My...your work is soooo gorgeous!!! I wish I could learn to be half that good!! Makes mine look like a 2 year old did it LOL.
    Really Really beautiful!!
    anne

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  28. Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun PrimitivesJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    AWESOME!!! I really love how it turned out! You did a wonderful job on it!

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  29. CammieFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Gayle that turned out great!! Can't wait to see what you work on next!

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  30. MarilynFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    That is a gorgeous stool!! It was fun hooking with you Tuesday.

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  31. HomeSpunPrimsFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Oh my goodness Gayle, the stool turned out so awesome! How could she not love it?! Great job!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Gayle, I just LOVE the stool. I love the floral pattern and you chose perfect colors to go in your mother-in-laws place! You are SOOOOO talented - you never cease to amaze me. Marliss

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