Just when I think I’m ahead of schedule I decide I’m actually behind.
Just when it seems I’m getting almost to the finish line, I remember a few more things I wanted to do.
Just as I mark one thing off the list, 3 more get added.
Just when I think I’ve thought of everything I’m reminded of something I forgot.
Just when the stress level gets too high, I remember that God is able and He will carry me through.
Just when I begin to worry a bit too much, I remember that I can’t control the things I’m worrying about anyway so why bother!
Just when I start to thing ‘I will NEVER do a pop-up shop event again’ I rememberthat I have thought that every time I’ve done one and I most likely WILL do one again 😀
This french chair that I showed you here got a makeover last week and is headed to the Springfield flea this weekend! Isn’t she lovely with her new paint job, skirt and arm bands?! She was a fun makeover to do and I love how she turned out.
Forecast for the weekend is showing some rain and thunderstorms. I am praying that neither materializes!
Sew a Fine Seam
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Oh Rats!! I was SO hoping you wouldn’t get to that chair for another…oh, 9 months or so? Ha ha ha. Did you replace the padding? Or is the slip cover laying on top of it? I can’t tell. Either way, it’s beautiful Jill, and you’ve done an amazing job, as always. If I were a guest at your house, I’d make a b-line for that chair and sit right down and make myself at home. 🙂
Debbie
🙂 I decided this was the perfect time to get most of the chair projects finished! I didn’t replace the padding – I just made a slipcover to put over the seat. And I hot glued the fabric to the arm pieces and made double welt piping for around the edge. The only thing I took off was the old piping on the arms. The seat really could be torn apart and new springs/padding put in. But it’s not terrible like it is so I left it. The slip could always come off and some rework be done to make it a bit more comfortable if you wanted to use it all the time and then the slip tied back in place 🙂 I’ll let someone else tackle that hopefully!
Well, if that’s what comes of your forgetfulness and feeling behind, I’d say you are doing well! What adorable things you always come up with. Rain, rain go away, come again another day! I hope you have a wonderful time and a profitable sale. The folks who come to shop have a treat in store for them for sure!
Liz
It’s all coming together Liz! I even took a nap today! I’m just sure there is something important I should be doing that I am forgetting about completely – LOL! I start loading Thursday morning and we shall see if I am able to get it all in the minivan I am borrowing!
The chair is absolutely gorgeous! You are one heck of a seamstress! Love it!
XO,
Jane
Awwww, thanks Jane! I love to sew 🙂
Ok, you’ve convinced me. I will get out my machine and tune things up this summer.
🙂 Yay! I can’t wait to see what you make!
darling just absolutely darling!
Thanks Angie! It was a fun one to do!
You did a great job Jill! I really like the pleated cover.
I’m not too far from the flea market. Can you believe I have never been there?
Thanks Kellie! Well, this year should be the year for you to make it to the flea! if you go after 1:00 on friday it is only a few bucks to get in! If you go on Friday morning it costs at least $10 – I don’t know if that price has gone up or not. I didn’t mind the entrance fee when it was just me – but the year my hubby and I both went spending $20 just to get in was a bit hard!! Hopefully I’ll see you there! 😀
Just breathe. Everything will fall into place.
And, your chair is stunning.
Thank you Amy! It is coming together nicely today! I am about done to the point of loading up – I even laid down for a short nap today! I am sure there is a lot more I COULD do but most things are priced now and I’m not sewing anything else – unless I decide to make myself a new skirt tomorrow – LOL!
Absolutely gorgeous! I’d love for you to share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow party. Have a great week.
Leslie
Thanks Leslie!
From here, you look right on track, dear Jill! The chair is fabulous!
Have a wonder market!
~Lynne
withLove
Thanks Lynne, I am so ready to load up and see if it’s all going to fit in the vehicle I am using!
The details on that chair are really outstanding, Jill! I admire your skill so much!
-b.
Thank you very much Breida with a b! Are you going to Lucketts again this year??
yep. i leave sometime on Friday!
The chair looks beautiful. You did such a great job with all the details.
Thanks Judy, it was a fun one to makeover 🙂
Your chair is fabulous , I love the linen and the seatccover is so beautiful. Great job. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that is ongoing.
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/164th-inspire-me-tuesday.html
Hugs, Marty
Thank you Marty – I just linked it up!
The chair and the bag are both beautiful, Jill! You do such lovely work. Wishing you all the best with your market this weekend. Hope the clouds stay far away. Loved the words in your post. You’re so right. Control the controllable and let the rest go.
Thanks Jami! They are calling for thunderstorms – about 40% chance on Friday. I’m hoping we are in the 60% that doesn’t get any 😀
Too cute! Nice work!
Thank you Julie!
Hi Jill, The chair is beautiful and I love the ruffled slip you made. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
Hugs,
Sherry
Thank you Sherry!
Just amazing!!
Thank you Pamela! It sold at the flea this weekend 🙂
She’s absolutely perfect! Feel free to share her in my link party: Crafty Country Cottage @ Old Red Barn.
Thank you! I will try to get over there this week!
Your chair turned out fantastic. Love the ruffled edge and the padded arms – so pretty!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
Thanks Suzanne! I was very happy with the way this one turned out!
What a Fun Project, I love the slip, I have a few chairs I could use one of these on! I would love you to come link up at my Paint Party going on now
http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/06/paint-party_26.html
Hope to see you soon,
brooke
Thanks Brooke! I was so happy with the way this chair turned out! I sold it at the Springfield Flea 🙂