This week I finally started to see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. My chair is actually starting to look like a real chair, and I'm so excited! We only have one more class to go, and I'm hoping and praying that I can actually finish in the time allotted--fingers crossed!
Also, I forgot to mention in my previous post which fabric I had picked. The winner is
Expedition Coral from Calico Corner's Allora Collection. I chose a solid colored fabric for contrast welting, and I'm extremely pleased with the look thus far.
Pics from Week 3:
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| Burlap & Padding |
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| Sewing (...check me out!) welt cord. |
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| It's starting to look like a REAL chair! |
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| Cindy's chair. |
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Also this weekend, I attended City Wide Garage Sale at Palmer Events Center, here in Austin. I'd never been before, so I wasn't quite sure what I was getting myself into. Minus the slew of eclectic vendors and patrons, I had a great time perusing the vintage wares, and I even found a few items to bring home with me. (If you're in the market for vintage costume jewelry--this is the place for you!) I'd compare it to a much smaller, climate-controlled, Wimberley Market Days. Admission is only $5, and it's well worth it--if only for the people watching.
Along with some vintage gold necklaces (
that were $5 each!), I snagged this gem for only $35. The upholstered seat is in great condition, so I think I might just give it a nice coat of white spray paint, and keep the upholstery as-is.
