Have A Seat - Chairs & Cushions

A long time ago, in a land far, far away... lived these old chairs in our tiny townhouse. They were offered to us by some neighbors who were moving away. We moved them with us to use in the garage entryway area. But, now the dining room furniture is making a comeback and we need chairs - until I hit on some at auction that are what I reeaaallly want, these will have to do.

They were hunter green in color with beat up, light colored seats, and a very few number of loose screws holding them together. A closer look:

Enter that wonderful B Moore paint I love, in Black. With some help from that kiddo above with the painting, they look great.

Yet, the seat is just tooooo black, too sterile and harsh. So, with all the imperfections really not hidden anyway, why not rough them up a bit? A sandpaper block does the trick and provides a distressed look.

I felt like sewing the other day and needed instant gratification - a project I could start and finish in one day. Those are so rare, and they do wonders for the soul! :-) This $1/yard fabric

was sewn into seat cushions with ties

and turned out like this:

Cute! [Even if a bit lumpy!]

When paired up, the result is a set of 4 dining chairs for my almost finished dining table. The hutch is done, and I posted about that project here.

Now for some comfy end chairs - maybe something stuffed and more serious like a wingback chair - just to mix it up?

I am linking up with these fabulous parties: [Join me there!]

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Persimmon Perch

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