creative little daisy: Pimp my chair

July 27, 2008

Pimp my chair

Chair bought on craigslist for $30 in its sad before state.

And now...

Jul 27, 2008 5:28:24 PM

48 Comments

wowee thats gooooorgeous!

Posted by: Emma Hughes | July 27, 2008 at 06:02 PM

That is the best recovered chair I have seen in a long time. and your piping looks great too. I just fixed up a broken dogs pillow case for a friend and cut out all the piping so I wouldn't have to sew it back in !! Cherrie

Posted by: willywagtail | July 27, 2008 at 06:10 PM

Beautiful as usual... I've been working on a couch all summer, but the beach keeps me away from my work.

Posted by: sara | July 27, 2008 at 06:16 PM

Wow, this is such a great chair. Impressive.

Posted by: Lori | July 27, 2008 at 06:23 PM

That looks great! I love your title too! That is so funny. You make me want to get my glider out of the garage and redo it. Hummmmm! Can you come do it for me? LOL!

Posted by: Piper | July 27, 2008 at 06:33 PM

This looks amazing! Its funny how junk can turn into treasure with a little TLC.

Posted by: Melissa | July 27, 2008 at 07:11 PM

Holly Cow what a beautiful chair!!

Is it one of those glider-types that you can sit in while you are holding your grandaughter?

Looks totally Amy Butler! Better watch out of the former owners might see this and come take it back!! :)

Posted by: Melody | July 27, 2008 at 07:32 PM

Wonderful job! I have some things that need recovering.. just have not been brave enough!

Posted by: Willow Caroline | July 27, 2008 at 07:49 PM

Hey...I have a glider that looks like the before photo. Want to recover it for me? Great job.

Posted by: Alicia | July 27, 2008 at 08:32 PM

That is an amazing transformation. So pretty! I love the fabric you used.

Posted by: ColleenM | July 27, 2008 at 08:59 PM

Beautiful!

I don't suppose you know how to pimp my sofa, do you? My 'orrible kids have torn the cushions away from the back... grrr.

Posted by: Lil' d | July 27, 2008 at 09:04 PM

hard to believe that's even the same chair! So pretty....

Posted by: lla | July 27, 2008 at 09:07 PM

Amazing!! What a beautiful rocker. Bet you will put that to use!!

Posted by: Vikki | July 27, 2008 at 09:12 PM

WOW! great job! I believe an Amy Butler print makes everything better!

I just bought a new one of these before my baby was born. Your's was cheaper and now it's cuter! I might have to recover mine, just so it's cuter!

Posted by: Amy | July 27, 2008 at 09:15 PM

YIKES!!! What a great job you've done on that poor chair! Turned it into something anybody would be proud to have in their living room ---- would go in mine also!!!

Sarah Doyle
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Posted by: Sarah Doyle | July 27, 2008 at 09:58 PM

That is awesome! Please tell me if it is difficult to do something like this...I have two chairs that I would love to re-upholster, but I believe my sewing skills are just beginner-moderate.

Posted by: Marie | July 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM

What a transformation! Great job!

Posted by: momawake | July 27, 2008 at 11:08 PM

Oh how beautiful!!!
Really great work!
Many love greetings from germany,Patricia

Posted by: Shabby-Roses-Cottage | July 28, 2008 at 02:34 AM

OH WOW!!!! That is a great transformation!

Posted by: crafty things | July 28, 2008 at 04:09 AM

Wow. What a transformation. That's beautiful. Do I spy some Amy Butler on there? Great choice and a fab job. You go girl! ;)

xMx

Posted by: Marie | July 28, 2008 at 06:03 AM

My mom has one of those glider rockers that I was thinking about asking her if I could bring home. It sits in a bedroom unused. Your cute re-do has definitely inspired me to go for it. Looks great!

Posted by: jackie | July 28, 2008 at 08:36 AM

Dear Autumn,
I have been an eaves dropper to your blog for several years, but never felt I had anything to contribute that had not already been said. Your talent, honesty and kindness is something I look forward to reading about. Well Autumn this last post I need to comment on. Call it serendepity, but just this weekend my youngest daughter who is expecting her second baby asked me what I could do to "help" the same cushions on the same rocker you showcased. It was passed down from her older sister, so this chair has been through four babies. I think I can do the cushions but the arm rests look challenging. PLEASE when you have a free minute (hah-ha) can you tell me the ins and outs of this project. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Nona x 6.

Posted by: Lois | July 28, 2008 at 08:54 AM