Vintage Pincushion Makeover ~

Yesterday I decided to revamp an old pincushion that I had. I should have taken pictures as I went along, but alas once again I forgot. I think it is my age...LOL

This is the *AFTER* picture and I love how it turned out ~

This is the *BEFORE* picture...looks a little sad. I did love the color, however it had a lot of stains and old paint and I can't even imagine what all on it so I decided to go ahead and remake it. (you can't see the stains as they are on the other side) The inside of it had old cheesecloth covering *SOMETHING*...I think it was some type of hair...maybe horse hair...at any rate I left it all intact except the outer cover...what do you think?? Should I have left it as is ?

Praying you have a beautiful day today...

Blessings ~

What WAS I Thinking?

Okay I think I have officially lost my mind. I saw this settee sitting alongside the road to be picked up by the garbage collector and thought, "How can anyone throw away this lovely piece of furniture"? Well several miles later, hoisting it out of our truck (it weighs a ton) and with it now sitting in my garage, I think I know why. It is in much worse shape than I originally thought so at this point I am planning to tear it apart and use the lovely wood for something. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I love old things, but I think even this has outlived its usefullness as it is... but it sure makes a pretty picture doesn't it?