I did not refinish the old rocking chair. Dealing with the fumes and the intensive labor in the grooves and small places came to reason in my mind that the return was not worth the effort
. So I used wire and turnbuckles and made it strong structurally, and Clarine sewed two cushions - one for the back and one for the seat. We made an outdoor chair out of it - left the old patina and finish as is. There was some structure damage that could not be replaced, so that entered into the ultimate decision as well. Now we can sit on the front porch and rock and not worry about what happens to a nice finish on a chair. The pattern in the cushion covers fit in with an old piece of furniture even though the fabric is new. Another thing has been taken from my "to do" list.
Diane and Coyote left for Tacna, AZ before seven this morning. They are likely well on their way home by now - three in the afternoon. gwh
. So I used wire and turnbuckles and made it strong structurally, and Clarine sewed two cushions - one for the back and one for the seat. We made an outdoor chair out of it - left the old patina and finish as is. There was some structure damage that could not be replaced, so that entered into the ultimate decision as well. Now we can sit on the front porch and rock and not worry about what happens to a nice finish on a chair. The pattern in the cushion covers fit in with an old piece of furniture even though the fabric is new. Another thing has been taken from my "to do" list.
Diane and Coyote left for Tacna, AZ before seven this morning. They are likely well on their way home by now - three in the afternoon. gwh
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The chair looks comfy and inviting--a nice place to enjoy the evening.
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