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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 05:02 PM #1
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai
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These are some chairs I got on JT. Not in great condition, but a challenge. As these are probably originally from a dutch furniture shop I know they will be sturdy and last. Some repairs needed to chairs (and eventually to me--removing staples is a b***h). Scrubbed the woodwork down with hot water & jif to remove old grease-yeuk, removed old upholstery, hoovered the foam, sprinkled with bread soda to deodourize (cheaper than febreeze and works just as well), and left outside in the sun for a few hours. All I had to do then was polish the wood-used topps scratch cover polish, and re-upholster them. I now have ten nice chairs in my meeting room courtesy of Jumble Town. I had priced various chairs and looked like we would have to spend €70 per chair. Happy days--I now have 10 chairs and have saved €700. That is it, no more chairs, I've had enough and I'm sure you have too!!
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 05:14 PM #2
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hiya eibh fab. job they look expensive ..and comfy .lovely job
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 05:38 PM #3
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You are some woman :o)! Very very well done, the meeting room looks fab!
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 06:45 PM #4
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Well done. They are absolutely beautiful - like new. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Regards.
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 06:48 PM #5
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they look fabulous!
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 08:24 PM #6
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What a lovely set of chairs. You did a great job (as always) Great!!! Pam
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 10:30 PM #7
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Thanks everyone. Taking a rest now until my hands and back recover. eibh.
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Old Posted: 09-03-2010 , 11:45 PM #8
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Fantastic work, Eibhlin ni Sheambrai -- thanks for sharing and inspiring!

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Old Posted: 10-03-2010 , 09:54 AM #9
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Great job. A lot of work went into it, but I bet you are pleased with the results. :)
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Old Posted: 11-03-2010 , 07:09 PM #10
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Well done. These look great.
I think I might try it too.
Thanks for showing them.
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Old Posted: 13-03-2010 , 10:13 PM #11
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Fantastic work !! - Can't wait to use them at the Card Making day !!
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Old Posted: 14-03-2010 , 11:58 PM #12
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Is there nothing you cant do!! Fab job as usual...
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Old Posted: 16-03-2010 , 09:59 PM #13
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Hi Laracroft, I have a friend who likes to tell people 'she doesn't do tar macadam'. However my husband reckons that's only because I never tried!! Seriously though, I will give anything a go in the way of d.i.y. or repairs. Someone had to make the thing in the first place, so can't be that hard to re-do, lack of correct tools can be a problem but I'll still risk it. Great when you get something free on JT you don't have to feel guilty if you make a mess of it.
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Old Posted: 19-03-2010 , 12:58 PM #14
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Hi Eibhlin. Well done. They are fabulous. God bless your hands. MG
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