Can a chair from the 1900’s and a quilt from the 1800’s come together in a happy union?
This chair was almost naked when it was purchased for almost nothing from an auction. No finish and stripped down to it’s springs. This quilt fit under an unfortunate label…a cutter quilt.
Although they were from different centuries, they seemed to want to be together.
So, I did what only seemed right. I married them.
Happily ever after?
I also made two more Gasthaus signs and sent them off to new homes.
I sold the one right off my wall, so I need to make a third for myself! Anyone else “need” one?
I found some awesome things for Lucketts while I was out at yard sales today, but I have not had the chance to have a photo session with them. I’ll share them soon.
23 Responses
Indeed, a perfect marriage! What a lovely pair! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy
I would say that it is a marriage made in heaven! It really does look wonderful, I would love one like that!
I love them together!
I will see you at Lucketts on the 29th!! I am completely excited!! And I will have lots of money ready to buy!
Lovely chair!!! A perfect pairing!!
I have a roadside rescue chair that needs a redo..hmm old quilts may be the ticket!!!
Blessings~
a beautiful pairing! I always hate to see a quilt that is falling apart, I've never been able to decide what to do with them, some of them still have life left. Thanks for sharing this idea, I now have a use for some old quilt pieces I have! Don't know when I'll get a chance to try it, but I want to!
Love the chair…makes me want to drag out the neglected one in my guest room and get busy…wishing them a happy marriage!
I concur with everyone who has posted…I love them together.
I love it!!! Of course I am bias – but others tend to agree. Mom
Another successful mixed marriage!
Love it! Leave it to you…you creative thing…to put these two beautiful things together!
Love your sign too…just wonderful!
Enjoy!
Cathy
The chair turned out wonderful. Love the quilt as the seat cover. What a great idea. Hugs, Marty
Love the chair. Would have never thought to use a quilt to cover the seat. Wish I was close enough to attend Luckett's!
Your chair looks great! A nice marriage of the two. I know you are working hard trying to get ready for Luckett's. Love & blessings from NC!
Love the chair upholstered with a quilt. Perfect!
Love this quilted seat! Such a great idea. I have a cutter quilt I have been hoarding that would be perfect to use for something like this.
So how was rummaging today?
I just received my gift from Robin, I picked the "Sunshine" bag. I love, love it. Thank you for sharing on your blog other beautiful creative people like yourself.
I also love the chair!! Being a textile conservator, I love to see old textiles used. It is even more special that you are sharing these beauties with others.
Thank you again, Teresa
Great job on the chair. In the past it was not uncommon for people to "marry" parts of different pieces of furniture to repair or replace damaged/missing parts. I learned this from an antiques dealer when I had some of my grandparents antiques appraised. We were very surprised to learn that someone had married the top of one table to the base of another. Even they had no idea when it was done.
Great blog, BTW.
Love the new old chair! So pretty together! Definitely happy ever after.
~ Julie
The quilt and the chair will live happily ever after for sure! Wonderful pairing!
Hugs
SueAnn
Marian this is most awesome! Funny I passed an antique place yesterday and saw some chairs. I wondered what you would think of them:) Ironic 🙂 LOVE using the quilt. I have actually thought of having a wing chair recovered in my quilt, but can't do it yet. You know me. Maybe this was the push I needed?
Love the bones of that chair; it's gorgeous!
This is a wonderful marriage! They look so happy together. I love old quilts but sadly I have none.
The chair turned out really nice!
XO
Lenore