An Updated Cushion for an Antique Rocking Chair

This rocking chair belonged to my great grandfather.  It was always in our basement family room when I was growing up and it is super comfortable.  Mama let me have it a long time ago and it has been residing in my guest room ever since.


Mama recovered the cushion in the 1970’s when she and my dad inherited it from its original Maryland home.  The fabric was really pretty when Mama originally recovered the cushion, but it is now worn out.  Time for a change!

I took the cushion apart and was not sure what I would find as I removed staple after staple and tack after tack.  Not bad so far…

Blah!!

A few of the springs and many of the connecting wires were broken.

Mr. SP to the rescue!  He worked a little of his magic to repair what was broken.

I love having a handy husband. 

I found a bit of interesting history written on the wood.  My great aunt must have had this seat made in 1957 for $6.50.  She probably inherited the chair around that time and the original cushion must have been beyond repair.

A local fabric store sells remnant fabric folds ranging in size from 1 – 5 yards.  I found a 2.5 yard fold for $15.00 to use for this project.  I bought some foam and batting from a local upholstery store for $13.00.  I ended up not using the foam because it made the cushion too tall for the chair.  I used the cover that my mom made as a guide for making my cover.

Much Better!
 

I am as pleased as punch with this project.  It didn’t cost a lot and it gives this chair a much needed update.


  
I’m linking my project to Susan’s Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, Kimba’s DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land, and Jen’s Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello.
Be sure to check back this week because I’m hosting my first GIVE AWAY!