I know this isn't Addams Family related but this is something I've worked on lately and I wanted to show you guys :) I have had in the back on my head for a while plans on how to make a working miniature recliner. Well I finally got started on it and I couldn't think of a better material to cover it in than my grandfathers old work shirt!
I remember for years when I was younger that he would come home from work and plop down in his recliner and sleep for a few minutes before dinner. Of course us grandkids would either disrupt his slumber or make fun of his amazingly loud snoring!!! haha.
Anyway he passed away several years ago but I have held on to several of his old shirts.
This chair went to my mother for this past mothers day. I knew she would love it because of the connection to her father and because.... of course her child made it :) It now sits in her curio cabinet of memories and I am so proud for it to be there!!
Anyway - I plan to make some more of those recliners and sell them (without my grandfathers shirt upholstery of course!!)
Since this was the first one I ever made there are a few improvements I will make on the next few but I really like it! Let me know what you think!!
-ara
Ara- it is fabulous! What a sweet gift for your Mom too!! I really love it♥
ReplyDeleteThis was fsscinating, yet bordering on morbid, lol. I love, love, love that recliner tho.
ReplyDeletePussDaddy
Oh, Ara, how fabulous is this and so personal! I know your mom just ♥ ♥ it!
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Thank you guys for the comments!! My mom really did like it!
ReplyDeletePussDaddy, I didn't really mean for it to be morbid at all. The shirts I had from him were ones he gave me when he was still alive. I was a highschooler in the 90's and it was all the rage to have large plaid shirts. I still have them and that's where they come from. I just thought the shirt would be perfect for the mood of the recliner and a great memory of him :)
What a wonderful gift for your Mum, especially that it is covered with your Grandfather's Shirt. It's brilliant Ara and I'm sure people will love them.. xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, that is awesome for your first recliner!! And so sweet how you did it for your mother! Great work!!
ReplyDeleteJamie
I think its a absolutly wonderful, and very kind idea Ara .How lovely for your Mum to have such a personal present and such a memory of your Dad by using his shirt material , so touching!
ReplyDeleteAs for the recliner action WOW, clever clver you!! Watching out for the Postman Ara from now as shouldnt be much longer now, cant wait!!
Kate xx
I love it! Isn't it nice when something that relates to a happy memory can be made into something beautiful?
ReplyDeleteWell it did make one pretty recliner. I really like it.
ReplyDeletePussDaddy
Thanks guys!! I'm watching for the mail man too Kate!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the chair - especially that it reclines! What a sweet gift. I graduated high school in 97 so I still have a closet full of plaid shirts back at my Mom's house! Tell me that you wore hiking boots too please!
ReplyDeleteO Ara, how did I miss this post?? I seem to be missing new posts appearing on my dashboard. How come you are always so good with mechanical details. Like the barber chair and now this! Sheer magic! A real collector's item, if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteHi Ara! Just wanted to stop in and say hello....Love all the new characters you have for the house.....cousin what is probally my favorite cause of that pacy in his hair...how funny is that!! And I love this chair you made out of your grandfathers shirt~ Those memories are the best in my mind! Thanks for the chalk tip~ I'll be trying it later this afternoon!!! Take care!
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