Bench Redo

I picked up this bench at a yard sale last spring for $5.  I've tried repeatedly to sell it at shows and on craigslist but didn't have one bite.  I didn't want to reduce the price under $30 so I gave it a makeover.  It was hard to take it apart knowing how long it must have taken someone to do that needlepoint.  I was somewhat justified in refinishing it since it sagged really badly.

When I removed the bottom cover I discovered the webbing was falling apart.  It was full of grass.  This baby is old.

I sanded, primed, painted and distressed the frame.  I redid the webbing and added two layers of quilt batting.  Then I reupholstered it with a painter's dropcloth.  I had a very old piece of ticking I used for the pleated ruffle around the bottom. It is so fresh and updated now.

I'm linking to Primp Your Stuff Wednesday.