Happy New Year, everyone! I can't believe how fast last year flew by. Today, I want to show you something that I have been working on. I was given these two wonderful cain chairs from two of my good friends. The cain was ripped in both, and the chairs sat in my garage for a bit. I looked into reweaving the cain seats, but decided on something alittle different instead.
My dad coached highschool varsity basketball for many years and had collected quite a few neckties that he would wear to the games. He no longer coaches so he gave me a couple of them. After ripping the remaining cain off, I weaved them onto the empty chairs seats. What do you think? They are as sturdy as can be, so don't be afraid to take a seat.
Thank-you, Linda K. and Renee R., for these fabulous chairs! Now you know that I have put them to good use.
I also want to send a big thank-you to Aimee at It's Overflowing who featured me in Wednesday's Overflowing With Creativity Party!
I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Maria ~Rusty Hinge
I'm joining these parties:
Maria!
ReplyDeleteHow nifty & creative is that?!?! Just love it! :) I would definitely not mind taking a seat in those lovely chairs! :) Happy New Year to you!!!
Cheers,
Jessie
They really came out nice..
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs, what a great idea!! I have those same ornaments that I found at a garage sale for nothing. Come check out my blog when you can! What type of camera are you using? Your photography is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOve it Maria~~ You are so creative, I never would have thought of that. Thanks for inspiring creativity today. Now what to create???Mmmmmm...
ReplyDeletexo~Cheryl
This is so sweet--I cleaned out the hub's side of closet and just pitched some older ties in the "donation box"--so thinking I ought to pull those out and find me a little chair project. I would love tans/grays with a little aqua for a chair; darling-creative idea! Thank you for inspiring.
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ReplyDeleteHow clever is that! I don't have neckties but I wonder if it work just as cute with strips of ripped fabric?
So glad to have found you! :) Your photos are just beautiful.
Sarah
These chairs are fabulous. What a terrific idea to create seats with a pop of color. Love it. Mary Alice
ReplyDeleteWow. y\You have a gift. i never would have thought of that. have a great day Maria. PS a woman in Canada ordered two of the same square grain sack pillows you purchased from me. I now have enough fabric for one more. I debated whether or not to put it on my etsy site. But decided that I have to keep it. It is my favorite of any fabric I have found. Thanks again for the support.
ReplyDeleteMC
Love the seats, how cute and clever!
ReplyDeleteOh, how creative. Wouldn't that be cute too with different types of fabric...maybe in a child's room :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Maria ~ you've created two unique pieces!!
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I am always inspired when i visit your blog. There's something cool every time! I've just started my own blog. Hope I can inspire others as well!
ReplyDeleteI think you are brilliant! These chairs are SO fun!!! Love it! And... your Dad had great taste in ties.
ReplyDelete;-D robelyn
And the award for best use of old ties goes to ... the Rusty Hinge. Wow. How clever. This would make a great retirement gift for someone I know.
ReplyDeleteThat is a unique idea for old ties. Thanks for stopping by. Glad to find your blog. Hope you will join my Wow Us Wednesdays party some time.
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