Saturday 22 September 2012

Bargain Buy

In return for going out with work collegues last night, I said that Beccy could have some girls over for the evening and that her best friend could then stay over.  They had asked if I would also take them to a car boot sale - about 30 mins down the road.
I don't do car boot sales, they always seem to be full of tat and grumpy people.  But, I said I would take them.

Who knew that I would come back with this ugly thing


 It's a rocking chair, not on rockers, but on sliders


 When Jenny and I saw it, we both fell in love with it: I have wanted one of these forever.  I didn;t think there would be any point asking how much, as I figured it would be well out of my price range

£15!

Jenny has already sanded it down and the first, base, layer of paint is already on.  It looks completely different already.  I can't wait to get those cushions recovered.
I will post an 'after' pic as soon as it is all complete.

This week hasn't seen any sewing machine time, but I did start and finish a Christmas Rose Star


I love these rose stars and even more so in Christmas material!  I think I will make another two and turn it in to a kind of wall hanging: at some point!

14 comments:

  1. well done... waiting to see the transformation xx

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  2. Oh yes - i want to see the before and after pics too!!

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  3. that looks like a great chair can't wait to see what you do! x

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  4. I love a bargain! Can't wait to see the full transformation - and is it really time for Christmas fabric projects? I guess so!

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  5. What a fab bargain! And I think your rose star looks great in that Christmas fabric :)

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  6. Gosh what a chair! Never seen one like that before. Will be watching out for the after pictures!
    Great job on the rose star =D

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  7. I shall ignore that you have made something in a Christmas fabric while it is still September (!) and congratulate you on a great boot sale score. Can't wait to see how it looks after some TLC and Tiptree magic!

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  8. Oh good buy! I am always impressed when people do that, find a deal and turn it from ugly to desirable. Never managed it myself though - yet.

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  9. What a bargain! I love the chase of finding some treasure. Charity shops always beckon me in! Di x

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  10. Great bargain buy! I'm hoping my bargain rocker isn't getting too mouldy in the garage, can't wait to pimp it up in the new house :-) Your C........ Star looks very pretty, I couldn't quite bring myself to use the word ;-)

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  11. Oh what a fabulous buy! Can't wait to see the makeover! Your xmas rose star is beautiful! They would also make fab xmas placemats! Jxo

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  12. Pretty Rose Star! I have five made up in purples, aquas and greens. There were paper pieced and I'm a little bored with that part, so am thinking about using them in a small quilt along with another big star block (undetermined pattern). Just found your blog - cute!

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