ok. I am a devout reader of Mandi’s blog - Vintage Revivals. A little while back she fixed up a Cain Back Chair. Before then I had never thought to buy one. I didn’t know how I would fix it. Well what do you know? A few weeks ago Sarah Texted me this picture and asked if I wanted this chair…
After cutting herself on a rusty staple and one tetanus shot Sarah had enough. WOW I Can’t believe all the staples that were in this thing. I am pretty certain it had been outside for a while too. It was so rusty and rickety. After a little TLC, hound's-tooth, and spray paint… she looks as good as new!
It was definitely a lot more work than I thought it would be! I made sides out of cardboard and batting (thanks Mandi).
I also lucked out on the silver tacks. Joann’s sells them in the strips. After my 50%^ off coupon it was $10 for 5 yards. So much cheaper than buying the individuals! And it totally saved time!
This was my first upholstery project and it was a lot more work than I thought it would be… But, I love how it looks. I guess that makes it worth it 
… CHEERS!
Check the matching ottoman out too!
… CHEERS!Check the matching ottoman out too!
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6 comments:
What the hell is going on here?! This is amazing! Your first upholstry project?!?! I can't even stand it! For reals. Seriously, this looks so nice and professional, I'm way inspired right now Cic! Please tell everyone that comes in your house that you did this.
Ahhhhhhmazing! You do such a great job! You better watch out because I'm liable to start picking up pieces to have you refinish for me!
I LOVE it!!! Can I have it?
Just kidding, maybe.
Love your guts
mandi
i can't believe this is your 1st upholstery project!! really? REALLY???? it looks fantastic!! i've got 2 similar chairs hanging in my basement and you've motivated me to get movin' on them!
I love how your chair turned out! Super job!
thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can.
gail
ps catching you this week
I love it. I would love to have you come on over to Its So Very Cheri and enter my party. (starts Every Sunday)
Cheri from Its So Very Cheri
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