Well, this is just another $5 find off of Craigslist I was so lucky to get. This lady was moving a couple states over and didn’t want to bring this along, so she had a bunch of stuff for sale. I actually bought 2 folky art like prints from her {I’ll take pics of them and post them at a later date}.
Before....
I was contemplating on whether to redo the cushion or not, but decided against it as I think it looks pretty cool just the way it is … and the fabric was in decent shape as well.
After....
So, I just roughed it up a bit with some sand paper, primed it, and painted it white …. with a spray can! Doesn’t get easier than this, peeps!
In the summer when I was home, my mom and I were going through my Gramma’s sewing room trying to clean it out (she passed away 5 years ago, hard to believe!). I found so many great treasures that I’ve been wanting to share with you. The green pillow below is one of them! She HANDMADE this pillow! It was empty when I found it so I was able to look inside and she HER stitching! I couldn’t believe it, it’s sooooo beautiful … and I’m not a huge fan of green … neither is my mom … maybe that’s where I get it from? hmmm?
Gramma's Green Pillow
And, another shot for good measure!
Update: This chair was featured over at the fabulous blog, Tatertots & Jello!!
Tags: chairs, craigslist finds, cushions, furniture makeover, pillows
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that is awesome! and the pillow your grandmother made just completes it all!
Gotta love a good deal! And I ADORE that pillow!!!!! I hit my goal of 50 links, so be sure to come back next week cuz I’m having a giveaway!!!!! Thanks for linking up to gettin’ crafty on hump day!!!!!!!
Great job! Spray paint is my best friend too! I love the bones of the chair!
That looks great. I guess spray paint is the way to go on a chair like that. Me, I’m more of a brush person.
I love the chair and I think the upholstery on it looks great. The cushion is fabulous as well. Merry Christmas!
Very nice! I have been dieing to find a fun chair like this to redo….still on the look out! I like that you kept the cushion…gives it a more retro feel
A $5 chair is always good….but you made it even better..Did you put the rollers on it? I think it adds a nice touch!!!
The rollers came on it already … I love it! Makes it so easy to move around!
Totally BOHO CHIC! I love it! The best part is that Gramma’s pillow is the icing on the cake.
Take care,
Lisa
The chair looks great but that pillow is amazing. Your grandmother was a talented seamstress, I would have thought that pillow was store bought. TFS.
Yes, my Gramma was a great seamstress … I’ll be posting some other items she made that I thought were store bought as well. Thanks for your comment!
That chair looks so comfortable! I love how it turned out. Isn’t it amazing what a little time and care can do for an old chair?
Your chair looks exactly like one I just got for $5 at a thrift store. I’m about to re-do mine and blog about it once it’s done. Mine is in a gold tone but even my six year old saw your picture and said “Mom, that’s your chair” cause it’s so close! I want to paint mine white, possibly, but I’m going to have my mom sew a slipcover and am looking for some fun fabric to do that with first! Thanks for sharing. Very cute!!
Becky B.
What a NIFTY THRIFTY treasure…hop on over and share her at my NTT party…hope to see ya there:) Merry Christmas!
Blessings,
Linda
Hello…
Love your chair redo! Ohhh…and your Grandma’s hand sewn pillow is awesome! What a sweet treasure to have. I have seen that type of stiching before but I don’t know how it’s done! I’m wondering if these things are becoming a lost art? Hope not! Thanks for sharing your pretties with us for the Sunday Favorites party!
Warmest Christmas wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Wow, that pillow is amazing! I love the stitching! The chair is pretty awesome, too. A re-do doesn’t get any easier than that! I have a chair in my garage just waiting for a re-do! Thanks for some inspiration! I’d love for you to share this at my weekly link party! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/12/everything-but-kitchen-sink_16.html
I am terrified to try furniture re-do but it looks so fun! You did a great job! Hoping you’ll visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! The party will be open until Friday if you want to link up multiple projects. Wishing you a very blessed Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
That looks great! I am pregnant and I can’t wait to spray paint again. Thanks for sharing over at Tuesday Tell All!
I just purchased 5 chairs that are almost identical to this at Salvation army- they had to be sold as a set of 5 for $35, so I plan to keep 2 and Craigslist the rest, but your chair looks great, I was planning on keeping mine the dark wood color, but now I may want to consider painting them!
Carli! That’s a great buy!!! Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you end up doing with them, I’d love to see them!
Oh- that green pillow is gorgeous. How sweet to have something your grandmother made! I’m over here from Between You & Me.
I love it! $5.00!! You are a great treasure finder!
Thanks for linking up to Sassy Sites- Trash to Treasure Tuesday! We are doing a LABEL giveaway today, so come back and check it out!
xoxo!
Marni @ Sassy Sites!
Love it! CL rocks right? Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Awesome chair makeover! I love a the retro look and the white makes it seem just a little more modern!
Chair looks great and that pillow is AMAZING!
I’m officially jealous. That chair is super cool. Actually, my dad had one in his office growing up. I wonder whatever happened to it. Good call on leaving the fabric alone. Looks awesome.
Sarita, thanks so much for your vote of confidence on the fabric! Thanks for stopping by!
I have 2 chairs like that. Been in my family for 50 plus years. I need to re finish them and cover them too. Yours looks great and the pillow really is stunning with it. What a nice memento for you!
love the re-do and the pillow! Thanks so much for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday!