THE CATNAP COTTAGE: trash to treasure

Thursday, November 12, 2009

This Old Chair - The Before

Another rescue from the trash, I could not resist! I did some research and cannot really figure out what style of chair this is. Pretty sure she is a parlor chair and she has some Queen Anne characteristics, but wish I knew for sure. I am going to take the old fabric and check out my fabric books to try and date this old girl. I stripped her down - her insides were some sort of wood shavings - maybe cedar - and cotton and old jute webbing. Stripped her bare. These are the befores. As we say in the south, "She ain't much of a looker!", but Cindy has something instore. Planning to paint her an offwhite and put a new upholstery weight linen on her. If you have any info about this old girl, please let me know and stay tuned for the after...

I have never seen so many upholstery tacks in a piece before - took me forever to get her naked - probably what hubby says about this old girl too! HEHE!! She is ready for a coat of paint now and her new outfit! Stay tuned! Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Trash to Treasure

Boy, you should have seen her when I found her. She had leaves and debris all entangled in her fringe, numerous spots and just overall dirty. Most folks would have just passed her by, but not me, I saw a diamond in the rough. Brought her home and gave her a good bath followed by a spin in the washer and a tumble in the dryer. Once on the bed, I finger-combed and trimmed her fringe and take a look at ner now. Too bad I did not get a before picture of this vintage Trapunto style snowy white cotton spread. She has found her spot on my bed and I am loving it! I also want to share a few more of my favorite finds of the week...