redzip
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Post by redzip on May 21, 2015 22:51:53 GMT
I hate to throw away perfectly good stuff, and I usually try to update, redo, and reuse things when, and where, I can. I had 2 older, director style chairs, that had belonged to my parents from when they owned their boat. I'd held on to them, hoping to find new covers, and use them again somewhere, maybe in my barn, or for my horsey endeavors, camping, etc. Well, I found a company online that sold new covers, and I ordered 2 sets, and had them embroidered with our farm name. They really turned out great  and I wanted to show them off. Pictures to follow,., as I guess I need to resize for the IPad,.., grumble,.., bear with me  |
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Post by redzip on May 21, 2015 22:57:13 GMT
I hate to throw away perfectly good stuff, and I usually try to update, redo, and reuse things when, and where, I can. I had 2 older, director style chairs, that had belonged to my parents from when they owned their boat. I'd held on to them, hoping to find new covers, and use them again somewhere, maybe in my barn, or for my horsey endeavors, camping, etc. Well, I found a company online that sold new covers, and I ordered 2 sets, and had them embroidered with our farm name. They really turned out great and I wanted to show them off. Pictures to follow,., as I guess I need to resize for the IPad,.., grumble,.., bear with me Pics - old chair cover with boat name Attachment DeletedNew covers with our farm name Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedI love how they turned out and that they didnt end up in a land fill  |
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Post by horselover4life on May 22, 2015 0:18:33 GMT
They look great!! Even better they look so comfortable to sit in and relax. Add family memories....perfect!!
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redzip
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Post by redzip on May 22, 2015 0:34:17 GMT
They look great!! Even better they look so comfortable to sit in and relax. Add family memories....perfect!! I couldn't bring myself to throw them away HL4L  Luckily, a little internet search revealed that a lot of people still like and use these, so they still make covers for them. The monogram company really did a great job with the embroidery too |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on May 22, 2015 6:41:45 GMT
Awsome idea. I love stuff with family history. They look great, and color is beautiful.
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Valhallanite
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Post by Valhallanite on May 22, 2015 11:08:55 GMT
They turned out beautiful! Very nice.
I've done the same with a few chairs, and very happy to have them. Do you know with upholstered chairs, all you need to do is carefully remove the existing fabric and use it as a pattern for the new fabric? I take pictures while taking it apart, and just put it all back together the same way. It works pretty well.
I love the logo and stitching, they did a nice job.
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redzip
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Post by redzip on May 22, 2015 13:05:31 GMT
They turned out beautiful! Very nice. I've done the same with a few chairs, and very happy to have them. Do you know with upholstered chairs, all you need to do is carefully remove the existing fabric and use it as a pattern for the new fabric? I take pictures while taking it apart, and just put it all back together the same way. It works pretty well. I love the logo and stitching, they did a nice job. Thanks Val Great idea for other chairs also^^ I now think that I will use the logo as my farm sign design too.
I like it!! 
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Valhallanite
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Post by Valhallanite on May 22, 2015 13:53:54 GMT
The color combination is nice too.
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Post by mistersmom on May 22, 2015 23:28:08 GMT
They look fantastic! Yay for re-purposing!
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Post by redzip on May 23, 2015 2:38:15 GMT
They look fantastic! Yay for re-purposing! Thanks MM |
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Post by horselady on May 23, 2015 23:54:22 GMT
I would rather redo. re cover, or repaint a memory than throw it out, they look wonderful and comfortable and useful. |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on May 24, 2015 3:30:28 GMT
The chairs turned out great! Way to go!!
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redzip
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Post by redzip on May 24, 2015 12:48:45 GMT
I would rather redo. re cover, or repaint a memory than throw it out, they look wonderful and comfortable and useful. I'm the exact same HL  It's hard for me to part with certain things, so I try to find another purpose for them. Hubby and I 'repurposed' a antique marble top bath stand, into my upstairs bathroom cabinetry, and I absolutely LOVE it!! I also 'wanted' a daybed for my downstairs guest room (no one ever stays here), so I took the 2 antique twin bed frames that had belonged to my MIL, used the foot board ends, and created my daybed. It looks awesome, altho its not quite finished yet. Maybe I'm just cheap,.., and sentimental  |
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Valhallanite
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Post by Valhallanite on May 24, 2015 13:23:54 GMT
Then count me in, I'm cheap and sentimental too.
Besides the old stuff is way better quality. Unless you make it yourself. My daughter surprised me when she sent me a picture of a bedroom set she decided to make, gorgeous!
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Post by horselady on May 24, 2015 16:38:56 GMT
Then count me in, I'm cheap and sentimental too. Besides the old stuff is way better quality. Unless you make it yourself. My daughter surprised me when she sent me a picture of a bedroom set she decided to make, gorgeous! val we would love to see those photos.... i have no gift to redo.. i think of something and i call my daughter-in-law. lol  |
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Post by redzip on May 24, 2015 21:16:12 GMT
^^LOL, I was just thinking that I'd love to see others 'repurposed' things,.., its so creative. Must be why I'm crazy about Pintrest these days,., so many great ideas  interested in showing off their stuff??  Should we start a new thread? mini-graphics-smileys-801959 |
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Post by horselady on May 25, 2015 0:03:36 GMT
Great idea redzip, that way new ideas for revamping things can be shared. .. |
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Post by redzip on May 25, 2015 1:03:30 GMT
Great idea redzip, that way new ideas for revamping things can be shared. .. I'll start a new thread,.., Looking forward to others ideas and creativity graphics-3d-smileys-082254 |
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and I wanted to show them off.
interested in showing off their stuff?? 