Well, y’know, there’s no rest for the wicked, so even though I was sick over the weekend, there was still plenty to do! I took it easy as much as I could, but kids were in & out, Junah turned 11, and Annie & I had our project (the clock’s ticking!).
Junah’s birthday was Sunday, but we celebrated with cake & ice cream (and presents) on Saturday! I can’t believe he’s 11.
Kate grabbed some MadLibs games when she was out on Saturday and, boy, did we have fun with those!
And, may I say, my grandkids are really smart & funny. (There’s so much going on in that photo!)
On Sunday, Ann & I got to the upholstery work. I never did get out shopping, so just made do with what I had (and one next-day delivery item). The springs were originally covered with burlap, but I made do with some extra canvas that Rusty had. We re-used the main part of the stuffing, and planned to add a layer of Dacron on top, but made do with a few layers of “other stuff,” including cotton batting, instead. Oh, my, that cotton was so soft. The delivery item was cord to make the piping.
I thought, for a moment, that we’d be stalled by a cranky sewing machine, but I took the bobbin chase apart & cleaned it… and thankfully, it was smooth sailing after that. (I like my machine, but I sure do miss my old workhorse Husqvarna sometimes.) That’s a gallery of photos below that you can click on to embiggen & scroll through.
Kai’s been our assistant from beginning to end.
There were some spots where we probably should have trimmed some extra fabric — we had to haul out a bigger staple gun, and when that wasn’t even enough, some tacks & a hammer for some spots.
It turned out so great!! Annie even sewed a double bead of cord for the bottom, but we all like the simplicity of just a turned under edge. I have a bit of fabric left, so maybe I can make a fancy pillow.
I’m so happy, after more than a decade-and-a-half, to have this project finished!! And so grateful to my sister for her knowledge, expertise, and just-do-it attitude.
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That looks great! And hey, every time I see your rug I think how much I like it and then remember that I have the same one! hahaha
That footstool looks wonderful! So does Junah’s celebration, although I have no idea how he can be 11.
How on earth is Junah 11?! Wow! That has just flown by! And I love the new and improved footstool! It is perfection! Well done you and Ann!!
The birthday celebration looks like a lot of fun. I’m so glad Mad Libs are still available. Congratulations on that foot stool. It looks terrific. It’s always good to have a partner in crime for those hard projects. At least it loos hard to me.
The footstool is FABULOUS, Vicki! You and Ann make a perfect team. You are going to love looking at/using that footstool every single day! BRAVO!!!! And . . . I cannot believe that Junah can possibly be 11. I mean, I know it’s true because I’ve watched him grow up right here on the blog. But, wow. Just . . . wow. I hope you’re feeling better . . . XO
I am super impressed with your work! Also, I can’t believe that Junah is 11! Where does the time go?
We learned a few things as the cobwebs cleared… it was fun and I think we should do another one! ♥️