Old Chairs Spring to Life with Birdwatcher Fabric

I thought I would celebrate

the first day of Spring

with a fun old chair transformation

using Birdwatcher Fabric!

This was such a fun makeover

because I had a cottage vision 

for these old chairs.

What a new do they get

when I deconstruct the top

and replace the stuffing with lath board across.

My Dad gave me this old treasure box

of linoleum nails that worked perfect

along with the wood glue.

Now for the inspiration piece that started 

the whole vision...

this Richloom Birdwatcher Fabric

that  Kristen used on her chair makeover.

I purchased it online at The Fabric Finder.

This is my paint palette.

Here are some different color combinations 

that I double loaded and painted on lath.

Gray and white...

Raw Sienna, White, and Dark Brown

Light Tan and Dark Brown

White and Light Brown

Dry Brush White over all boards.

The body of the chair

is painted with a dark brown wall paint

and dark gray.

Dry brush dark gray for the last coat.

So now it has a cottage style back

with lath lined up like a picket fence.

Dry brushing and mixing colors 

give it a barnwood look.

I decided to add a rustic pillow option

for the comfort factor.

But they can be use either way.

I cut up a coffee bean bag.

Made stencils.

Made ties out of the birdwatcher fabric.

Adding some pillow charm.

Kitto and I were enjoying the sunshine

this first day of Spring.

Hope you're enjoying sunshine where you are!

Deb

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