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Trash can chair



A few weeks back I posted about this really nice chair that I found in a trash pile and how I did a speedy ride around the block to get to it fast (before anyone else grabbed it). It was raining and much traffic but  to the humor of other drivers "I got it"!

   This past week I finally got to work on it.


I sanded the rough spots then used a nice white spray paint and it turned out so pretty.

 There was no seat and I had the perfect piece of ply wood then got out my trusty saw and went to work cutting a new seat.  I covered it with a foam piece I had, then batting.




Then to the fabric to cover the seat cushion... I have so many different pieces of fabric scraps but then I remembered a few wonderful linen dish towels I got from Italy and France... Perfect!




I could not bring myself to cut the towels so I simply sewed one together, to create a pillow case of sorts and slipped it on the cushion... This can be taken apart at a later date if I decide to turn it back into the lovely dish towel that it is.
(we all need David on our seat cushions)

This turned out really nice and I now have a new chair for my sewing area!



It's comfortable also... Nice!
Don't you just love other peoples trash? Shame they don't have any idea what they have tossed away.. My daughter told me to go knock on their door and show them their chair.... no, they might want it back!

I'll be posting to "Thrifty Homes" fun furniture party

Click the link below to see all the crafty people participating

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45 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    your chair looks fabulous! great job.
    good idea about not attaching the fabric, if you're that attached to it. ;)

    gail

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  2. KarenAugust 30, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    You'd better not show the chair to the folks who tossed it out! They would definitely want it back. What a grand makeover! I could hire you to make my old furniture into something fabulous!

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  3. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalAugust 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    You did a great job on the chair. I love the towel as the seat cover. At least David has his modestly leaf!

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  4. LaAugust 30, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Fabulous! I still haven't found any treasures on the side of the road. Maybe I need to choose a different route! La

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  5. GrannyAugust 30, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Love the chair. I can't understand people who toss good items but am glad they do. Smart idea not cutting into the towel.

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  6. the cape on the cornerAugust 30, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    ack, i love what you have done with this chair! it looks wonderful, and actually comforable, too! i just got a table for crafting, and i have to find a chair. this is good inspiration!

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  7. MelindaAugust 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Hi!
    I came over from Beween the Naps...
    Your chair looks great. I can't tell you how many times I have driven or had the husband drive around the block to get something from the side of the road. Love it!

    Melinda

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  8. Life in RehabAugust 30, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I love a free furniture revival, and this is just super adorable!

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  9. Terry @ La Bella VieAugust 30, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    OH my goodness, this is wonderful! I just love how it turned out!
    Terry

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  10. KathyAugust 30, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Love that chair, glad to find you new friend!

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  11. Lindsey @ FRESH AIR + FRESH FOODAugust 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I'm inspired. I have a habit of pulling trashed chairs off of sidewalks too - but they sit in my garage. Ugh. Now I am inspired, so thank you!

    Thanks also for commenting on my blog! I'm your newest follwer and am loving poking around through your archives!

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  12. DebbiedoosAugust 30, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Sandy that is awesome! Love that fabric. Hope you join me for my Before and after party....starts Wed...but will have my link up tomorrow sometime:)

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  13. KimMalkAugust 30, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Love, love, love it! I can't believe someone threw this away. Please consider linking this to Fabric Fun Thursday :).

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  14. Linda (Nina's Nest)August 30, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    What a great find and a great re-do! Love it! Linda

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  15. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 30, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Just beautiful, looks great in your sewing room!

    Rondell

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  16. MarianneAugust 31, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    They would definitely want it back! I love the back on that chair and your redo really made it shine again. Good job!

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  17. Sissie's Shabby CottageAugust 31, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I love your little trash can chair!
    The fabric is so lovely and the paint brought it to life.

    I came over from Coastal Charm to say hello and check out your project.

    You have a great blog. I'm following you now and will be back often.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  18. LourieAugust 31, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    If I was the former owner of the chair, I would totally want it back. I would probably even offer up some cash. It came out awesome!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Oh, it looks wonderful! I love the tea towels you used for the cushion. I've got a sad chair that I found on the side of the rd that I need to get to work on soon. You can tell that it was once a beautiful chair.

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  20. DebbiedoosSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Thanks for joining in. Debbie

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  21. UnknownSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    You did great. I made over a little table I found in someone's trash and I thought about taking a picture and mailing to the former owners.

    http://froufrugal.blogspot.com

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  22. LisaSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    It looks great! I'm sure most people would just drive right by and think there's no way they could fix that up. You found a treasure!

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  23. KariSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I love the way this turned out...AND the fact that it was FREE!!!

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  24. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I love it! I have a trash can chair but your's is MUCH cuter! Mine's still missing a seat! And LOL (literally) about the David comment!
    Great job!

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  25. Tara BeaulieuSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I just love the way this turned out! I remember when you posted about running the rain to rescue this from the garbage, it stuck with me because it is very much like one of my dining room chairs. Now I just need to borrow some of your motivation and get on with redo-ing mine, lol! Happy VTT, it's really a wonderful looking piece!

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  26. Nice and Easy AntiquesSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Trash can projects like yours are my favorite!! Great job!!

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  27. Pam KesslerSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    That turned out awesome. I can't believe someone would throw that out - are they nuts!

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  28. Susan FreemanSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Your chair is darling. Love the choice of fabric!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  29. marianSeptember 2, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    oh wow you've done an amazing job restoring that old chair..what a treasure! no way could you part with it! i wonder what the previous owners would think lol! :)

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  30. KarieSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I am so glad you rescued that darling chair. You did a beautiful job bringing it back to life. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. LVSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    You definitely had the talent and ability to to turn this chair into a work of art. Very nicely done and it looks great.

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  32. Lori@Paisley PassionsSeptember 2, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    FABULOUS! I am hosting a Thursday Linky called Thrilling Thursday. I would love for you to stop by and link up!
    Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions
    ~Lori

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  33. JEANNESeptember 2, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Your trash chair is a success. I love the way you covered the seat. It looks so terrific. Good job.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  34. RebeccaSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    I can't believe someone would throw out such a great chair-nice refinish job!

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  35. Lori@Paisley PassionsSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Thanks SO much for linking up to my Thrilling Thursday party @ Paisley Passions :) Hope you will join in again next week.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Great transformation, I love that towel on the seat!

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  37. Gwen @ Gwenny PennySeptember 3, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    It's beautiful! Love the dish towel idea. I would have had a hard time cutting them as well.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Your upcycled chair is Awesome! Love it.. it doesn't even look like the same chair. Great job!
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  39. Jean @ Quilted CupcakeSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    The David comment is priceless! Great job saving this chair from the scrap heap!

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  40. Decor To AdoreSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    What a glorious rescue!

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  41. kimberly @ craftylandSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    i love this! such a good trash pile find!! :)

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  42. Holly LefevreSeptember 7, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    It is gorgeous! What a great find and then what an amazing makeover you gave it. That chair did not deserve to be in the trash. I am glad you rescued it!

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  43. KimMalkSeptember 8, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I just wanted you to know I featured your chair :).

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  44. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Sandy, you definitely transformed your chair from trash to treasure. It looks great! (Loved the humor about David, as well.) ;)

    Thanks for linking to my party. I would love to have you join me for one, or all three, of my parties each week.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  45. UnknownSeptember 11, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Great project! Thanks for linking up to Sister Sister Sunday!

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