"At it’s core is the concept of starting off the new year by tackling the challenge that challenges you the most …"
This baby. Maybe it's cheating because I'm probably 1/3 of the way through it, but it's definitely proved to be the most challenging thing I've worked on so far, for a few reasons.
Right off CraigsList... |
I got this sweet little bench for $10 off of CraigsList - it had been posted for well over a month and a half at $15, and every few days, I'd check the link I'd favorited and make sure it was still there. Well, after nearly six weeks I decided it was just time I get it already, but see if this lady would take a few bucks off, just to get rid of it. Win! So one very dark, very rainy, very cold night, my friend Roxy and I headed out to BFE in country Georgia to get this bench. Thankfully it fit in my car, given the weather, and got her home.
She's not in bad shape overall - just that hole in the arm that needs some new foam and a little batting, but otherwise it's fine! Well, and the fabric was gross. Challenge accepted. This past Saturday, I stripped her down (only took four hours) and realized the task I had at hand. A LOT of work. Mostly because a lot of the edges had piping, and the arms were in three pieces sewn together - have I mentioned I don't have a sewing machine? So this is going to be super fun! I'm actually hoping to get it done this weekend, yay holiday, but for now, here's how she sits:
Four hours later... |
Naked. And with new, white, pretty legs that I distressed at the top of the "toes" a little bit. This is going to be a labor of love, that's for sure, so stay tuned!
Wow, that is some challenge you put forth! If I lived closer, I'd lend you my sewing machine ...
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you've "Challenge Accepted" (I see you're a fellow How I Met Your Mother fan?). And thanks for posting the button!
Linda
itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com
Oh, and can you email me your email? You came in as a "no-reply" and I'd love to put you on our "reminder" email list ....
Thanks Linda! It is quite a challenge... I've got my pattern pieces all cut and ready, so it's just a matter of getting it all put together!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, definitely a HIMYM fan! :) Email coming your way!
This is so brave! I can't wait to see how it comes out I have one of these that I would love to try!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna! :)
Deletethis is AWESOME!!!!! i can't wait to see the finished piece -- it is going to be OUTRAGEOUS!!!! thanks so much for joining us in our "Impossibilities" Challenge!!! i am also your newest follower! see you soon! ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteThanks again Andrea!
DeleteI love the progress so far! Thanks for joining our challenge! I can't wait to see the bench when you are finished. (and great find for only $10)
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne
Thanks Karianne! I'm excited about the challenges - it just gives me the extra push to get it done! I'm excited... and exhausted.. about it!
DeleteMegan
Wow, put some clothes back on that thing! What a great challenge, I can't wait to see how she turns out. Thanks so much for posting our button and joining our challenge! Your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteKarah @ thespacebetweenblog
Thank you Karah! It's definitely going to be a challenge, but for today... still excited. :) Hoping to tackle most of it this weekend, so look for an update hopefully next week! Thanks for hosting. :)
DeleteMegan