Recovered Chair

My mother-in-law was so sweet to pass down this chair full of potential. It doesn't show the comfortability that I know so well but it's there! I'm thrilled to have it and it's definitely a family momento...it's been passed around several of us. The fun part is how to make it even more wonderful! So, here we go! I got some "hot" fabric at our local Hancock's and LOVE IT!

I took some basic measurement and charted it out on a sheet of paper. I think the hardest part of turning measurements into patterns is how to buy the yardage. I struggle with this and often have to ask those information gurus at the fabric store what to do. They are so helpful and make me feel good about what I'm buying. So, laying out the pattern pieces (in my head) we came up with what I needed. I really just followed what was on the original cushion with a small adaptation on the zipper.

Buy good fabric!!! You WILL need to wash it! No matter how careful you are, no one else will be as careful as you! (Case in point?....daughter with dirty feet)

Here's how the back turned out.

The front shot...

It's too cold right now, but picture this on the porch, you reclined effortlessly, with a wonderfully chilled drink on a hot summer afternoon, and sunglasses on so you can take in all the brightness around you!!! It will be here soon.

And, here's the little pillow in case sleepiness happens to follow!

Heritage Project

So, we've been working on so much lately! One thing we've been working on is Kenny's Heritage Project. It's a class project meant to go through your ancestry and talk about the country your family originated from. This stuff is so fun and I loved watching Kenny's eyes light up when grandpa, or great-grandpa, would tell him something about the family that he never know.

We decided to follow my husbands side because they came to America within the last 100 years. I'm Irish and Ken is Irish/Italian/Polish. Grandpa was a New York Italian so he's wonderfully animated when he gets mad. Irish=mad but Italian=expression! Here's the fam!....or I mean...FAMILIA!

...from the boot to America!

And the pride of every parent! Great job, Kenny!!!!