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!
well done... waiting to see the transformation xx
ReplyDeleteOh yes - i want to see the before and after pics too!!
ReplyDeletethat looks like a great chair can't wait to see what you do! x
ReplyDeleteI love a bargain! Can't wait to see the full transformation - and is it really time for Christmas fabric projects? I guess so!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab bargain! And I think your rose star looks great in that Christmas fabric :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the reveal!
ReplyDeleteGosh what a chair! Never seen one like that before. Will be watching out for the after pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the rose star =D
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!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bargain! I love the chase of finding some treasure. Charity shops always beckon me in! Di x
ReplyDeleteGreat 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 ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
ReplyDeletePretty 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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