A Fresh Take: Made with Love

I was recently asked to re-cover the cushions of an old family heirloom for my dear friends who are having their first baby in a week. They really wanted to use her grandmothers rocking chair in the baby nursery. However the cushions were a navy blue color that didn't match their decor (which is like the throw pillow in the picture). So that is where I come in. It was my first time re-covering anything, but I was fairly certain that I could do the task at hand so I gave it a go. I found a great tutorial online with step-by-step instructions that were very helpful. I hand made all the buttons and the patterns one night and we did all the sewing the next night. Mom was a big help with the sewing machine and advising me while assembling the rest of the cushions. While I was busy sewing away, they stained the actual chair with antique stain to give it a modern feel. I think It turned out perfect for little Brayden's room! I know she shared many memories with her grandmother in that chair and now she gets to make more special memories with her own son now.

Now, On to bigger things next. Re-covering a headboard in the near future.