French Chair and Grain Sacks

I've been so incredibly inspired by many wonderful bloggers.

They've inspired me to tackle projects that I used to believe were impossible.

They've inspired me to take chances with restyling furniture, home decor, and thrifting.

Recently, at an auction, I purchased a set of 5 or 6 chairs for $2.50.

$2.50 total, not per piece, but for the lot.

The chairs were not in the best of shape.

None of them matched.

The chairs were actually a bit scary,

but I knew they needed love.

This is the chair that inspired me to bid.

She needs lots and lots of work.

Paint.

Upholstery.

Love.

I love the detailing in the wood.

The seat cushion is all lumpy and bumpy.

Did I mention it smells?
Not terribly,
just a little.

I've been wanting to tackle this project

and hope to begin next Monday.

There are gorgeous chairs being reloved

using old feed sacks for upholstery fabric.

I was hoping to find some at an auction.

I did find a few,

but they're either too rough looking or not the right size.

The last two photos are of the same bag, just reverse sides.

A reader emailed about buying one of the sacks, which is wonderful.
Anytime I post something that you'd like to purchase, please feel free to email me.
Many items end up in either my online shop or booth at the mall.
theoldblockhouse@hotmail.com
I always love to get emails.

I did find these cute seed sample sacks.

The sacks measure 6.5" x 10.5".

I'm still wondering just what to do with these.

There are probably four dozen of the bags.

Some were put in my Etsy shop,

but I'm keeping a few for myself.

Aren't they just the cutest little grain sacks?

 Fall is here and I'm ready to dive right into it I can't wait to hop into that first huge pile of leaves