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It truly is
All about the details
Especially when you
Are talking about
THIS CHAIR!
Here is the chair Before I got my hands on it. It really needed some love, don't you think?
First, I must tell you that I am self taught when it comes to upholstery. I thought I had a picture of this chair in the 'naked' state of wood but can't find it :(
Second, I watched 13 YouTube videos that not only taught me a great deal, but gave me the courage to do this. I found Chris at DIYUPHOLSTERYSUPPLY.COM and a series of videos that went from start to finish on a chair similar to mine. I started with this first video...HERE.
Although I had done a lot of recovering and a couple of full chair recovers, these videos taught me things I never knew.
And Third, it helps that I am a perfectionist. I stripped the chair down to the bare wood. I then painted it with Annie Sloan's French Linen and distressed it. Then I had to select some fabric. I wanted it neutral so it would be stylish for a long time to come and no mater where in my home I placed it. I chose to use the leftover linen fabric from the vests that I recently made for my son's wedding! I made 8 of these vests!!!
Drum roll please.........................
Here is the After!
Now, let's look at the DETAILS!
Loved the front wood detail of the chair base and
took a que from my sofa and added nail head to the front.
I put on lots of single and double cording that I made.
Since I adore roses (it is my middle name after all) and love the unexpected in details, I added fabric roses in unexpected places...Like here at the base of the side arm.
On both sides no less! I even added leaves!
And in the lower back corners of the chairback.
It was time to decide on making a pillow specially for this sweet chair. Then I remembered I had this grainsack bolster pillow, that I made previously, that would be a nice contrast for now.
Here she is all comfy and sitting pretty in her new space.
Do you think you could take on a project like this? After completion, I told my hubby to 'shoot me' if I ever want to upholster a naked chair again. After all, I had to build the comfort from scratch with burlap webbing and layers of foam. I rate this project as difficult and not for the faint of heart, but she's done now!
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Monday
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer
DIY'ERS @ Home Coming
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Creative Link Inspire @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
Tuesday
Give Me The Goods Party @ So Much Better With Age
Project Inspired Linky Party @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Before & After Wednesday @ The Dedicated House
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Work It Wednesday's @ The Happy Housie
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
LinkN Blogs Party @ Put A Bird On It
Party On The Porch @ The Shady Porch
Thursday
Under $100 Link Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Link Party Thursday @ Bloom Designs Online
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours
Throwback Thrusday @ Glitter Glue and Paint
Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Link'N Blogs @ Delineate Your Dwelling
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
Thrifty Life Thursday @ Revisionary Life
Foodies & Crafties Soiree @ KiddieFoodies
Friday
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Design It Friday @ Finding Fabulous
TGIF Linky Party @ A Peek Into My Paradise
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Creativity Unleashed Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Inspire Me Please @ Liz Marie Blog
Freedom Fridays @ My Turn For US
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party @ Shabby Art Boutique
Junkin Joe @ The Cottage Market
Catch as Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Sunday
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Share It One More Time @ One More Time Events
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
DIY Sunday Showcase Linky Party @ VMG206
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
Monthly
Every Room In The House @ A Joyful Cottage
Get Your DIY On @ The Hankful House
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