Several
weeks ago my mama and I stopped at a yard sale, where I found an old
rocker. It is just like one that used to sit in my grandmother's
living room. The best thing about it was the $10 price tag. I
think this style was pretty common in the 1940's and 1950's. The
carved arms and rail are pretty, and it's comfortable to sit in.
I
have the perfect place for it on our screened porch, next to the
chaise lounge where Rowdy dog takes his nap. Now I'm looking for
fabric to recover it, something old fashioned or perhaps a modern
print. It appears to have the
original faded light brown fabric, webbing and cushioning. I've
decided not to refinish the wood, since it has a well used, kind of distressed look.
I'll just use Old English polish to clean
and freshen it up.
Once I finish the project, I'll post an update. It may be a while, since we're already using it just like it is. And, sewing is on the back burner at the moment because of our camping schedule. Ten days at Defeated Creek was wonderfully relaxing, but this week I'm catching up on chores like laundry and yard work. I did use my free time at the campground to design a dozen new quilting and sewing projects, but I have no clue when I'll have a chance to start them.
“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.” --Glenn Turner
“I've
had some of my best ideas while sitting on the porch in my rocking
chair with a glass of sweet tea.” --Anonymous
