Sunday, April 3, 2011

Maddux's Bench

I got this plan from Ana White.  It was a good start project since I did a lot of trial and error. But love the way it turned out!
Lauren came up for a weekend... I ran in to get the materials one evening... in a completely calm and normal manner. Came back home and put the base plans of this together with Lauren.
Then it sat there for a while because finding the time sometimes is a little difficult. finally filled in all the nail holes.. .sanded... primed... sanded again. painted... then had to head over and get some foam and fabric to make the cushion. Which... I dont own a sewing machine nor do I know what to do with one if I were to purchase one. so I just used some no sew iron on magic.. and voila.
I love the way this turned out... :) In total this bench cost me 45 dollars to make... and I had to buy everything. I think I might have had the nails... but everything else I needed to purchase
It could probably use another coat of paint on it...but I will leave it for now. Finding the time lately is non existent.

What do you think?
Isnt this fabric adorable? And we made a book sling for the playroom out of this fabric also! :)
Have you made anything from Ana's plans?
Anything more daring??? I would love to know how it turned out.. I am hoping to maybe move up and do something a little more complicated next time :)

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90. No sew fabric glue
91. the feeling of accomplishment when done with a long term project.
92. Chicago Cubs winning the game we go to.
93. Naps on the train
94. Big hugs from Maddux after being gone all day.


6 comments:

  1. Love it Fawn! I've been wanting some bench seats for the kids, maybe i'll just make them myself!
    Oh and i love the fabric!

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  2. super super cute! i love the fabric. nice work mama!

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  3. Great job!! Such fun fun fabric!! Love how it turned out!

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  4. The storage bench looks fantastic, you did a really good job! The fabric on the cushion is so sweet! I really want to make one of these, yours is very inspirational, thanks for sharing!

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  5. That's darling! I love it. And I'm sure your little guy loves it, too!

    {HUGS!}

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  6. Your bench looks so good! The fabric you chose is awesome too. I love browsing Ana White's plans and hope to try some of them this summer. Seeing your lovely bench is very encouraging! Thank you!

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