On my last fleamarket visit I picked up this cool 1950s footstool with the hope of giving it a new life with a change of fabric. I even managed to find the fabric at the same market - although when I bought the stool I had no idea what I was going to cover it with. In amongst some sheets I found an old hessian mail bag from the former West German Postal Service. I've never upholstered anything before and I confess it was a lot harder than I thought. Several blood blisters and bruised fingers laters, I'm really pleased with how it's turned out. A perfect place for my knitting to rest and an extra chair for when guests come round. Plus, now we have a little bit of Berlin's history sitting in our living room - and all for less than 20 euro.
I've got some exciting news planned for tomorrow to celebrate the beginning of my 365 challenge... can't wait to share it with everyone!
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That's very impressive bear - so creative! I really liked the photos of the flowers below too.
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Are you going to do a 365 photo challenge? Yay that is exciting :)
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job! I never would have thought to use the postal sack... but it looks truly unique!!!
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That looks really cool:) I adore the new cover:) Enjoy it!
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So cool, I love it. Who's the monkey? He looks pretty cute too.
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ReplyDeleteO wow! This is fabulous - I love the fabric that you chose. I am terrified of reupholstering! So I'm always so impressed when someone does it well :] Thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeleteVery well done Clare! LOVE it!
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Lovely, Do-it-yourself projects are wonderful
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Wow - it turned out amazing! Worth a few blisters.
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OOOOHHHHH I love what you've done with it - that is so cool looking.
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