much needed chair I made and quilt I'm working on

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11-17-2013, 10:38 AM

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misoop

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Originally Posted by Phyllis42

Love both freebie and quilt. How did you make the seat solid?

Actually, it had a hard plastic lid that covered the "potty" part. Of course, the pot went into storage, but I bought some thick cushioning at Hancock's...the kind that you use when you upholster furniture, etc. I laid it down, cut it to size, and then made my fabric covering. Sewed and then slipped my new covering onto the removable lid (it had clamps so it could be removed) then slip stitched it in the back area. This is probably as "clear as mud." LOL

11-18-2013, 04:38 AM

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mjhaess

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Looks great.....Proof you can make something out of not much....Great job...

11-18-2013, 04:58 AM

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twinkie

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Fantastic way to use an item not wanted by most people. I love it and your quilt also. Love your free motion quilting.

11-18-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by misoop

Just thought I'd share a chair that I've worked on. Picked up an old potty type chair (ugh!)....but wait....at a yard sale....free!! Anyway, my DH took it out in the yard and sterilized it, took out the potty, etc. After it was clean, I put together some scraps of drapery samples I had on hand and recovered the seat, back and arms. The chair was on rollers. That's why I had a vision for it...I needed a chair on rollers sometimes in my quilting room. Also, attached is the quilt I've been working on this morning. Pattern is called "Don's Goose" from a book called "Urban Country Quilts." My HQ16 is purring like a kitten today!!

OMG What a WONDERFUL IDEA!! I have seen these "potty chairs" for next to nothing - and have never thought about putting in a solid bottom and then re-covering. Your use of the upholstery sample scraps is delightful........love those colors.......I may have to steal your idea!

11-18-2013, 05:34 AM

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Grannyh67

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The chair is a great idea and I love your Quilt, and your Quilting is adorable.

11-18-2013, 05:56 AM

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GrannyHanaDa

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Will make me see a commode in a whole new light. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

11-18-2013, 06:07 AM

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Quiltlady330

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I think what you did turned out wonderful. Love the fall fabrics in your quilt. Have fun!

11-18-2013, 06:09 AM

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homecaregiver

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great job on the chair. How would of known you could turn an old potty into such a useful item. Keeps it out of the landfill too. Hooray Hooray for you.
Pat

11-18-2013, 06:11 AM

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homecaregiver

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OOPS that should have been "who would have known"

11-18-2013, 06:13 AM

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Retired Fire Chief

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So cute, no one would ever guess it was a potty chair, it turned out great. Love the quilt you are working on, I think I have some of the same fabric you have used on your border, mine is a rusty brown, very rich autumn color.