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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2209 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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 Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 3:18:18 PM
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Since my niece's family left this morning, I've been antsy to do something besides quilting. Then my eye was caught by this bench that came with the 1940s vanity my sweetie got for me. The material was butt-worn on the edges.It was easy to remove the screws, pop off the tacks, cut the new fabric using the old as a template, then stapling it on and rescrewing it to the frame.
A simple thing, but it looks fresh and new. Now the suitcases in the background are whining that I need to prettify them too!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2209 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2209 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 3:20:19 PM
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There! Right side up!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 4:28:26 PM
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Looks great Vanessa!
I love watching the show Flea Market Flip where they do creative pieces out of junk.
Your transformation reminded me of that show. |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2682 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2682 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 5:15:39 PM
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I love your vanity, Vanessa - how beautiful. Love the fabric you used, so pretty.
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1430 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1430 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 6:48:27 PM
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Great job, Vanessa! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4115 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4115 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 03:04:09 AM
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Very nice way to update the bench.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 08:31:44 AM
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Beautiful fabric, the bench looks perfect!
Dawn in IL
First you dream
Then you do |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9251 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9251 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 10:56:56 AM
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Perfect Vanessa! I love your vanity. My mom used to have my grandma's but I don't know what happened to it.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 8:01:20 PM
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Love it, Vanessa. The fabric is so pretty. It really is easy to redo and put new fabric on. I would use the old fabric as a template too.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8572 6/9/2023
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6712 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2023 : 1:55:25 PM
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Vanessa, that looks great! The fabric is very pretty.
Krista |
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criley
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Connie
Eldon
MO
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2023 : 6:59:44 PM
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@Vanessa aka Audra Rose,
The tan suitcase under the window reminds me of the set that I received from my parents! Each of my sisters and I, when we started High School, would receive one piece of luggage for Christmas each year. My mother ordered them from good ol' Sears and Roebuck. I think the style was called Forecast perhaps. My oldest sister's set was white, my next sister's was red, and my set was tan. I still have the train case, but the others have since gone on to destinations unknown to me.
Coni
Farmgirl Sister #4938
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2209 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2209 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2023 : 4:23:05 PM
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I think it's a Samsonite, and it's been spray painted sparkly rose gold.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1430 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1430 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2023 : 7:02:54 PM
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Great update! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
578 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6528 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6528 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2023 : 11:29:36 AM
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Beautiful updated bench cover, Vanessa! I love the red birds in the pattern.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17031 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17031 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2023 : 9:04:15 PM
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Oh Vanessa,, spotted your blue vintage suitcase... I have the complete set and train case.. I use it for decoration with my VTG 1963 Serro Scotty trailer..
I love them... I also use them to store linens and things...
Luv your dressing table too! is it a family Heirloom?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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New seat for bench
