Have a Seat!

I needed a cheap seat, so of course
I picked one up at Thrift Town.

I found this nicely shaped, antique, wood chair for only $4.99.

It was perfect- except for the huge hole in the seat. Even a cushion on top couldn’t keep a person from falling through the growing hole! I needed to fix it or buy a chair with a real seat.

I got brave and ordered one two-pound roll of rush ($5.50) and
an easy-to-read poster/instructions on how to weave a rush seat ($1.00).

Supplies were ordered at: www.franksupply.com Phone: (714) 847-0707.

Frank was very nice and willing to answer my first-timer/newbie questions.

My first attempt at “rushing” took about two hours and it wasn’t perfect like a store-bought chair.
But I think it looks pretty darn good- and the seat is very sturdy.

I’m proud of myself for trying something new.

It is amazing what you can do to rescue a thrift store find… and how rewarding it can feel!

Happy creating! - Ashley

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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Have you ever “rushed” a piece of furniture? Any tips?

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