A couple years ago Mike built me this bench from an old maple bed frame. We found the bed for $5 at a yard sale and decided it would be a fun project; we had seen these benches around at various shops. Well, I used it for awhile, then it was relegated to the basement. The cushion wasn't thick enough and I really didn't like the fabric I had used. The other day I brought the bench back upstairs and added two inches of foam to the cushion. I made a new cover out of some of this 'Seaside Rose' fabric and for now it is sitting in the dining room...
And I finished up a new tote bag for the shop. I have been in the mood to work with linen, so I used some in natural and combined it with more of that red and white vintage fabric~remember the apron?...
The weekend was a bit chilly, but it was good weather to get out and do some gardening and I was in the mood, so I weeded, mulched, planted seeds, and divided some ladys mantle. Hope your weekend was good!
That bench is so ca-yute! You pay big bucks for those at antique stores. What a good hubbie!
ReplyDeleteThe bench looks great! I love the rose fabric.
ReplyDeletedo you still make the bamboo handle blue tote? price
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What a great little bench. I'm off to one of the big charity shops this morning so I'll check out what they have.
ReplyDeleteI love the color and fabric of the bench!! The tote is very cute also.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic job on that bench. I would love for my Sweet Hubby to make one for me!
ReplyDeleteLove that charming bench!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like both the bench and the tote! You're a busy gal.
ReplyDelete~Jody
What a wonderful idea! I LOVE your little bench..so sweet!! The fabric is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKelli
I do remember the apron. I think Dawn even posted a photo of it on National Apron Day on her site.
ReplyDeleteI love the bench. My sister made one of these too. Such a great idea and yours looks really nice with the new cover. I like Clarice's thoughts on "shopping at home"!
Another really wonderful bag too!
That bench is beyond incredible!
ReplyDeleteThis bench is so lovely !!!! And I love the red fabric of the tote !!!
ReplyDeleteI love that bench!!! So creative of you two!
ReplyDeleteDebbie! I need that bench! Everything you have I want! lol! Whats next? I've go my clicker ready....
ReplyDeleteThe bench is a beautiful colour. It's nice when you can modify something old and put it to a new use:)
ReplyDeleteGreat little bench - I love the colour & fabric. We did the same thing with an old spindle bed we found at a garage sale. It sits in my daughter's bedroom.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to do one of those benches! yours is lovely & just the perfect colour :)
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I have never seen a bench made out of a bed before...I just LOVE yours! Great color and very pretty fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love that little bench! I've wanted to try to make one of those, too, but my hubby isn't so handy with woodworking and I'm a little scared of it.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, your tote is beautiful. I just love your sewing. What more can I say?
I love your bench! What a wonderful idea! Great color, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the bench!
ReplyDeleteJill oo
What a wonderful bench!! We used to have an old rope bed that I sold to an antique store and now kick myself because I should've done something with it like your bench! Oh well....hindsight is blah, blah, blah.
ReplyDeleteI have choosen almost the same shade of green for a bench I am painting for the garden. It is a lovely colour. And your cushion cover is great, I love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteFun to see the vintage clothes pattern in your other post. :) And the violets and lilacs are adorable.
Wow! I've seen benches made out of beds before in magazines and I always wanted to try it. Even more so now that I see how great yours is! Your tote is really pretty. I love the use of different fabrics - it looks great!
ReplyDeleteManuela
That is a great idea. It is a wonderful bench. Lovin' the tote bag too!
ReplyDeleteOh the bench is so lovely, love the colour! The fabric too :)
ReplyDeleteAndyou are one of the best to make tote bags, i know you are :)Again, lovely colours :)