Monday, May 20, 2013

Garage Sale Chair Updated

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You might remember that I showed you this chair that I found at our local community garage sale.  For $10.00, it’s a sturdy chair and in good condition.

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Nothing drastic.  I decided to leave it “as is” after a gentle cleaning and just change out the fabric seat.  The previous owner made it easy for me because the green fabric she had used was just push pinned in under the wood seat.  I decided to use this graphic {which I believe I found on Pinterest}.

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I did it as an iron on transfer onto Osnaberg fabric.  After adding a few layers of batting {of which this chair had none to start with}, I covered the seat, stapling the fabric into place.

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Screwed it back into the chair base and done!

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Simple enough update and I think it made a nice change.

Linking up with

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Be Inspired at Common Ground

 

29 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh the chair is gorgeous and I love the way the new seat cover looks. Beautiful with your desk. Hugs, Marty

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Kathy, what a find! I adore all things bee! The bee motif on your chair is just fabulous! I'll be looking for it on pinterest.
You really changed the whole look of that chair!!!! Beautiful done!!!!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Kathy,
Thank you for sharing this cute chair makeover at my party.

Blessings,
Linda

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That chair had great bones and the new fabric seat is perfect!

Sonny G said...


You've done a beautiful job on that chair. You always make thing Beautiful~!

Anonymous said...

Kathy, this looks wonderful! You gave this chair a perfect makeover!

DIYbyDesign said...

Looks beautiful - love the transfer.

Cynthia said...

Kathy, this came out great!! When you first showed this chair this what I thought you were going to do. Love the graphic.

Cynthia

Okio B Designs said...

Love the graphic! Perfect chair for you to now craft on. =)

Jeanine

Olive said...

It's lovely and a bee is classic goodness all day long.

This N That said...

looks good..glad you didn't paint it..

JP said...

Such a beautiful update....love it! It is perfect for you!

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

The chair looks wonderful, Kathy- you know I love me some graphics! :)

Gail said...

What a pretty make-over Kathy! I love the graphic you used. Are you keeping the chair or is it going to your booth? It looks beautiful where you have it. Enjoy your evening, Gail

Nicole@nicole-southerncharm.com/ said...

This is so cute! I love what you did with this chair! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully follow me back! Have a great day, Nicole!

Karen said...

It looks great Kathy, love the grapic!

Judy said...

Kathy! The chair is so perfect! You know, I think I own the first cousin of your chair. Does yours mind if its cousin does a bit of a copy??

Victoria's Vintage Designs said...

Looks awesome with the desk!!

Our Hopeful Home said...

Love it! Is it one graphic or two together? Is Osnaburg expensive? I know you use it a lot.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Love the Queen bee chair! I've never tried to transfer things on fabric! Looks like I'm missing out!
Warmly,
deb

Jamie-So Much Better With Age said...

Beautiful chair! Love the graphic!! I’d love it if you could link this up to our party, Give Me The Goods Monday! {1 party, 4 blogs}
http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-party-9.html
Have a great week!
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

ibshell said...

BRAVO!!! Absolutely Perfect! It reminds me of what I now call my boy's circus chair. I was going to do something like yours to it, but for a 6 y.o. boy, I think I made a better choice. Still want to do this idea someday. Nicely done!

Check out our circus chair ;)
http://shelstringblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/circus-chair.html

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, Your garage sale chair turned out wonderful with the graphic you used. Love it.
XO Celestina Marie

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Queen Bee, I love it! Great transformation with just changing the seat cover.

Debbiedoos said...

Queen bee looks perfect now Kathy! Nothing like a good thrift store chair score.

Maria Elena said...

Kathy, I love the new look of your chair.The graphic is perfect! I would love if you stop by and link up this post to this week's party! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Hugs, Maria

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

That chair is gorgeous now! I love that graphic that you used on the seat!

after better said...

Beautiful chair! Great idea. I stay with you. :)

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kathy, It's a pretty chair and the graphic looks great. Thanks for joining the Open House party.
xx,
Sherry

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