Sunday, July 20, 2014

Random Chair

I found this chair in the garbage. I think you could tell--right?
Besides the shredded fabric, it was a little wobbly. To fix that, I jammed a popsicle stick between the leg and the base of the chair from underneath. Once I got it in far enough to stop the wobble, I broke it off--you can't even see it.

 I always have some fabric scraps laying around that I pick up at garage sales for cheap and I had this awesome ticking fabric that was heavy weight. I matched the paint color to it and this is what I came up with:
I couldn't believe I knew the fabric was called ticking. The word came into my head and I Googled it to make sure I was right. I guess some of the 1,795,048,631 things my mom told me in my life actually stuck in my head!
She would be proud.

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 20, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    You should be very proud, that chair looks great!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

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  2. Cristina GarayJuly 20, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I love ticking, I learned it was called ticking not long ago, after reading it on one of my favorite blogs ;) The chair looks great!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsJuly 21, 2014 at 9:06 PM

      Thank you! I love ticking too! I used the other piece of that fabric as the back of a pillow cover--the other side is a grain sack that had blue writing.

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  3. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 20, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  4. Eclectic Red BarnJuly 21, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Love your chair makeover. I have a thing for chairs and will pull any chair out of the garbage that I see. So rewarding to save a chair and then turn it into something great.
    Nice job!
    Bev

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsJuly 21, 2014 at 9:07 PM

      Thank you! I will pull anything out of the garbage if I can paint it. Trash day is one of my favorite days of the week (after garage sale day and flea market day, and of course auction day)!!

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  5. jenniferJuly 21, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Very nice! I love the fabric!

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  6. Crystelle BoutiqueJuly 22, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Yay! a literal trash-to-treasure! I think your chair was a great find. Other than the seat it looked to be in great condition! Marvelous!! :)
    xox, Crystelle
    CrystelleBoutique

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsJuly 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      Thank you! Yes, it really was not in bad condition. I feel bad it was getting thrown out for just the ripped fabric. But I was happy I found it!

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  7. UnknownJuly 22, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    What a find!! Love the makeover.

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  8. Run 'n StitchJuly 22, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    What a great makeover!! Inspiring....pinned.

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  9. The Make-Do QueenJuly 23, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Love that you're giving trash new life! Great job!

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  10. Mel@Mellywood's MansionJuly 23, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    I adore ticking and wow that chiar has a new lease on life just beautiful

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  11. UnknownJuly 24, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    What a great makeover! Thanks so much for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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  12. UnknownJuly 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    I wish I was good at DIY stuff like this! The chair looks amazing :D
    Stopping by from Twirl & Take a Bow. Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsJuly 24, 2014 at 6:22 PM

      Thank you! Hey, you never know until you try. What can you lose on something you pull out of the trash? And I just saw info on new Krylon spray paints that are paint and primer in one so no prep--it might be worth trying since it is just a can of spray paint.

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  13. Karen MarieJuly 24, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Susan,
    I love your chair. I too am a Chair Junky! I did not buy any chairs for my dining room at my lake home. They have been stashed in the garage for the future. My Hubby hated me collecting chairs but he does not mind now. It was great on our budget
    New follower,
    Karen Marie
    Dragonfly & Lily Pads

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsAugust 3, 2014 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you! I think every husband gives us collectors (fancy word for hoarder) a hard time until they see the money we save them.

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  14. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJuly 29, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Gorgeous! Love that blue! I'm featuring your chair in this week's Power of Paint party going live tonight... thanks for sharing!

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  15. Good Time CharlieJuly 31, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    You know I can't resist a good trash makeover!!! I love ticking too. I have a bunch or red and more of black. Love the blue. Sharing at The Handmade Hangout at Redouxinteriors later today!

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    1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsAugust 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you! Ticking is so stinkin' cute! The red and black sounds awesome. I haven't seen any at garage sales since I got that blue. Would love to find more. And thanks for featuring it!

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