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Uphostered Chairs







I bought a "Farmhouse Table" for $5.00 at a rummage sale last May. It came with 2 chairs, so I have been looking for 4 more. I found 4 chairs a week ago, for $30.00. The wood was in good shape, the padding on the seats were in good shape, however, the material was faded and stained.


This is my first time re-upholstering a chair, it was fun, easy and did not take long. I bought extra material to make window valances. I found the material on sale, that matched my decor and taste. In fact it is similar to the one already on it.



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Bernie said…
What a lovely job you have done on your chair, I love the colors and material you have chosen. Quite a talent my friend....:-) Hugs
August 1, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Eileen said…
Wow! Where did you learn to do that?! I think this is great!
And I love the bargains you found! Good job all around, Sandy!
Love,
Eileen
August 2, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Sandy's Scribbles, Poetry and Prose said…
This was my first time re-upholstering. I have watched a lot of HGTV and YouTube videos before I got up the nerve to do it my self. It really is easy.

Sandy
August 2, 2009 at 4:38 AM
Blessings each day said…
My son and DIL once reupholstered my dining room chairs and it was like having new chairs. You did a great job, Sandy.

And you can sew too?!!

What good finds and good prices too!

blessings and hugs,

marcy
August 2, 2009 at 7:02 AM
Anonymous said…
HGTV and I are 'best' friends. :) I have learned a lot from watching that channel.
You did a great job on the chairs. Go girl!!!
Smiles,
Jackie
August 3, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said…
You did a wonderful job and way to bargain hunt1 Can't believe the table was $5! Thanks for linking up!
April 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM
KimMalk said…
Isn't it amazing what a small change can make? You found such a great deal on your table and chairs...I can't wait to see the matching window treatments. Thank you so much for linking up with Fabric Fun Thursday. :)
July 1, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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