
Okay, on with my little project...
Now, all my little scratches are covered up and it's on to the fun stuff!
I just pinned the paper to the chair back, right over the olden fabric, took a marker and drew around the edge of where the fabric ended, cut it out and I had my template.
Be sure to go and visit our Dear Transformation Diva Susan!
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia :)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song~
GRANDMA'S ROCKING CHAIR
I went to live with Grandma when I was just a kid.
And if someone ever needed someone,
I'm someone who did.
She loved Grandpa and Jesus with plenty love to share;
And she told me all about it in that big old rocking chair.
I learned about Jesus in Grandma's rocking chair;
And, sometimes, when I'm troubled, I wish that I were there.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care.
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
I used to love to hear her hum as she worked through the day.
And each night at bedtime, I loved to hear her pray.
She told me about heaven waiting way up there;
And I first felt the feeling in my Grandma's rocking chair.
I learned about Jesus in Grandma's rocking chair,
And, sometimes, when I'm troubled, I wish that I were there.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care;
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care.
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
~written by Joe Hemphill
I went to live with Grandma when I was just a kid.
And if someone ever needed someone,
I'm someone who did.
She loved Grandpa and Jesus with plenty love to share;
And she told me all about it in that big old rocking chair.
I learned about Jesus in Grandma's rocking chair;
And, sometimes, when I'm troubled, I wish that I were there.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care.
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
I used to love to hear her hum as she worked through the day.
And each night at bedtime, I loved to hear her pray.
She told me about heaven waiting way up there;
And I first felt the feeling in my Grandma's rocking chair.
I learned about Jesus in Grandma's rocking chair,
And, sometimes, when I'm troubled, I wish that I were there.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care;
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
For when she sang of His sweet love, I didn't have a care.
I learned about Jesus in my Grandma's rocking chair.
~written by Joe Hemphill

You did a fabulous job on this precious olden rocker..it looks just perfect for a sweet guest room.
ReplyDeleteI hope your tiny mom is doing so good.
xo bj
Wow! Shelia, I'm going to use the glue down method! I've never done that. This chair is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI've used the Sharpie touch ups before! Works great!!
Beautiful re-make of the rocker - I love it! That's a lovely song too. I hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Blessings to your Mom as well.
ReplyDeleteI use to have a rocker just like that, I have no idea what ever happened to it. lol I really liked the first fabric, but I LOVE the new fabric. I am so into yellow all of a sudden. Your cute little pillow just made it. It is just darling. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou are so good - look how that flower is centered on the back & seat. Can hardly wait to see the rest of the room. Sally
ReplyDeleteShelia, you made this project look so easy - but I know it was tricky and you did a fantastic job! You picked such a wonderful fabric and trim to coordinate - beautiful! Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful fabric! I love the updated look of this - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet rocker and you do a fantastic job foofing it up! Love the pillow with the wispyish trim!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the chair and I love the poem too!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Oh Sheila !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to update that rocker - I remember those folding rockers....so sweet. The pillow is a very nice touch. I love the colors you chose !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Oh my...this is beautiful!!! I love the fabric and the pillow is perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening!!!
XOXO
Cathy
How adorable that turned out. What a beautiful makeover. Great job Shelia. I love the colors and the trim.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh! It's gorgeous!! Love the fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteOooooo, that fabric is just gorgeous! And the matching pillow is so nice. Beautiful job!
ReplyDelete~Michelle
wow! it's beautiful! and i love the pillow :)
ReplyDeleteI love the new fabric and pillow. You did such a great job on revitalizing that beautiful old rocker.
ReplyDeleteSheila! That turned out beautiful! The pillow adds just the perfect touch! Looks so inviting and cheery!
ReplyDeleteKaryn
What a beautiful makeover, Sheila! The fabric is so cheery and the pillow is the perfect touch. Have a wonderful upcoming week!
ReplyDelete~Kelli
I am loving that rocker!!! and what a beautiful job you did!!!
ReplyDeleteglad your roses are perking up!!! hope you will post them!
I love the chair, but I really LOVE that fabric!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I fell in love with this cute little rocker the instant I saw it!! But then...your new fabric is gorgeous...and the pillow with the whimsical fringe is the icing on the cake! I would have never known you could do that with just a hot glue gun!
ReplyDeleteAnd glad to know about the Sharpie tip! :-) Laura
What a nice chair you have there and you've spruced her right up!
ReplyDeleteNeat-o-
I like this song also-Tell me the story of Jesus...I love to hear!
Blessings,
Deanna
Oh wow! I love what you did to the rocker! The fabric looks so cheerful. :)
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Sandra
Such a pretty choice in the fabric! I always assumed cushions would somehow come off the chairs to staple fabric behind - I never thought about recovering a chair this way!!! THanks for the easy way of doing it!!
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mary
Shelia, the rocker looks fantastic! Amazing what a change of fabric can do for something like that. I think I have some litle chairs with the same design in the wood on the back. I also enjoyed the words to that song. What a precious song it is. Thanks for all you share with us. laurie
ReplyDeleteOh, Shelady! This is a stunning transformation. I do believe I'm in lust with your fabric! It's adorable on your chair. And the pillow with the wispyish trim is so cute! Love it ALL! Great job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHave missed you a bunch...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oh, Shelady! This is a stunning transformation. I do believe I'm in lust with your fabric! It's adorable on your chair. And the pillow with the wispyish trim is so cute! Love it ALL! Great job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHave missed you a bunch...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Shelia, the fabric you chose is so pretty and fresh. I love the fringe you put on the matching pillow. What a lovely transformation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely metamorphosis, Shelia!!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week!
Jan
Morning dear Shelia~
ReplyDeleteYou bet your wispyish trim I love that rocking chair~ yes I do....LOVE IT! Fabric, covered scratches & all. :)
Have a great day!
Hugs~ J
Great chair makeover! I've never seen a rocker like that one, it's got really nice lines. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tranformation, I really like the new fresh colors. And you made it look so easy too. Good work!
ReplyDeleteWell I would have never known to recover like that. You are a genius. I love the fabric too.
ReplyDeleteSheila, I just love your little Ladies rocker. You did such a wonderful job of restoring it. The floral fabric is just perfect and I too LOVE your fringe. Enjoy and rock away.
ReplyDeleteJean in Virginia
I love the new fabric you chose. And the song was delightful.
ReplyDeleteDawn
Updated family treasures are the best. So colorful. Rock away girlfriend:)
ReplyDeleteJoyce
That is awsome Sheila. I loved the transformation.
ReplyDeleteOOOHHH! Much better!!! Happy MM!
ReplyDeleteThis is a complete transformation of the highest degree, Shelia! Totally changed the look of that chair. And I am impressed with that pillow as well. It just makes the whole thing so special! You would make a good upholsterer. Oh, and where would we be without our furniture pens for those scratches and imperfections?
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Beautiful redo...love that fabric and the pillow makes it perfect...
ReplyDeleteCongrats! on your win at Rebecca's. I love your post & poem ... what beautiful words re Mother. Have a beautfiul day ~ TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteShelia, your chair is dreamy....absolutely gorgeous....!
ReplyDeletePerfect place to sit with a cup of tea.
Hugs, Barb
I love it! And the pillow is just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE that beautiful rocking chair. The new fabric, trim and pillow are FABULOUS! You sure make it sound easy!!!! I LOVE those colors....so summery and pretty!
How pretty you've made it! Well done! I love the pillow you made for it and the fringe you chose. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Looks like you and I could enjoy a weekend together. We have got the same projects on the brain. Yours came out so sweet. Im still working on mine and have the painted fingers to boot. Your chair is just what I needed to see to get me off my duff and back to work! Hugs~
ReplyDeleteDear Shelia, You are amazing! Your chair is absolutely beautiful. I love the color of fabric you chose and the little pillow is just the right touch. I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the room. Give our favorite little pooch a great big hug from Charli and me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job you have done on your Rocking Chair! I love the colors. Now want to come to my house? I have a few chair that need a make over!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric! You gave that chair a totally new and fresh look!
ReplyDeleteHello Shelia - love the chair make-over. It's fabulous! The fabric is so pretty - and yes, the pillow gave it an extra touch of sweetness!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Hello Shelia; Oh my what a beautiful redo. I love that fabric, and the sweet back pillow with that yummy trim,,,, what a great job you did... Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHugs;
Alaura
Oh Shelia! That turned out so perfect! I especially love that you could just glue gun the fabric and trim on. The pretty pillow just really finished the look! You did a GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteKady
Great transformation!! The new fabric is very fresh and pretty. And yes, you can definitely love wispyish trim :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments about my sunburst mirror :-) Trust me, there are lots of things I can't do... but, I CAN spray paint!! :-D
Kelly @ DesignTies
Sheila... what a grand job you did... i apprecite the hint on making the fabric pattern... and I adore the fabric you've chosen... a perfect job!
ReplyDeleteNow..that is just perfect! What a difference. I wish you had shown it in the little guest room. You will ...won't you? :) I don't think I would have ever guessed the amazing homemakers that were in the world without discovering blogging.. You did a wonderful job, Sheila!
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Mona
Now..that is just perfect! What a difference. I wish you had shown it in the little guest room. You will ...won't you? :) I don't think I would have ever guessed the amazing homemakers that were in the world without discovering blogging.. You did a wonderful job, Sheila!
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Mona
I can't believe you did this with hot glue! And boy do I love the material you chose. The colors are just gorgeous. And yes, I'm loving the whispy trim too!
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