Here is my latest project.  It is part DIY and part professional upholstery.  This chair used to belong to my grandma and had already been refinished once that I know of.  It was worn and tired.  We thought about selling it but on second thought decided it was worth keeping.

First thing I did was strip it down and paint it with homemade black chalk paint.  If you want the recipe check out this former post.

I purchased the fabric online at Online Fabric Store.  The fabric was under $10 yard and is an indoor outdoor fabric.  I figured that was good to stand up to abuse.

My goal was to recover it myself.  Well, I can't do everything.  I tried.  I admit I was disappointed but figured it would take too much time and I was be too frustrated. So it just wasn't worth it.  So we took it to my favorite place for upholstery - Upholstery House in Duluth.

I bought the little garden stool from Wayfair for about $100.  It makes a cute little table, don't you think?

Now that the rocking chair has been redone, I feel it has been given a new life.  Maybe I'll be able to pass it on to my grandchildren one day.

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Until next time,