My husband made it up then chopped some 12cm from the legs to make it a good harp height. He then removed the top and varnished the base/legs of the stool for me.
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He also supplied me with the staple gun although I was equipped with tacks, hammer and the like from doing an upholstery evening class half a lifetime ago!
I got some foam £6.75 from Cheam as someone had mentioned this foam shop on Streetlife. I took my stool with me so I could try the thickness of foam and the guy in the shop kindly cut the foam square to size for me.
I also got a remnant of cherry red chenille fabric for a fiver from there (enough for a second cover or replacement should I need it).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcUdr93oQxgW09qdVVC-sRNGXcX4SU1dmSeaEeyZyPucVufzpMcgaS9aA0NCdFV8P8chmEH0OdaQR7a0_zysf9mhFagFpHegB3l5O4570X9YhLK8M3MPrP6fhyqMh6keQcHkfchfZSfgc/s200/IMG_20150520_122714.jpg)
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I got to work..... so far so good but what about the corners?
Hmmmm, the upholstery book was required for a little refresher. But where was it?
I finally located it in the loft, so glad all the boxes are sorted and labeled so it was only the 4th box of my books before I found it! Phew!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIxsHcNOU5pWJSQgiY75fyMdy-J7bCFjNjBwi8gkSc6OmMmsjhLL2epledDwc6ycBTLu8JgE_ylAWKihkciFNZOmBLP3eBKmT1jyXEiYf8u-HBfoq_yR6FPzIjI2h9A7PIQYLO7E82-I3/s200/IMG_20150520_112106.jpg)
I used my tacks to stretch and re-stretch the liner fabric (from an old sheet!) which had the effect of rounding the corners of the foam which was decidedly square before. When the liner was stretched sufficiently I secured it with the staple gun. Don't think I have used one much before, enjoyed that bit!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5nspm5zBbJltdVqwNwfzpeiXLED2mNrTrvZuUahrLwUUReDw8nk4_yLZ5le1WfvMUpUBnwqqHgtVQ2VenGV8ucGx9pVRS2idhMIF0T0uDo_1Ih-0tP4ZsZEDDIfqJQBkgzSi78GGSZJ/s200/IMG_20150520_142804.jpg)
Then to the cover, which I did in much the same way as the liner but didn't have to fight with the foam this time around. The corners are a bit bulky so I hope my husband can reattach the legs/base OK later!
So there we have it, one cherry red chenille stool top, fit for a princess!
And there it is on top of its legs, in the conservatory with my harp.
Just need to clear up and do some harp practice now.
How satisfying. I feel I have really achieved something today.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVNoJYqx2RemjQ_8mKZUMBRlYgUkD5o_ZrSi8QFLEUGnSf1oGIRM9ctjEnbsohRMxmDjvIXLSGovxVK_vG_XYCSw9_OhMwMCZ7VIZDvqe1lgZyEpRyo5aFV0geyoojys9n6FJ0GaV2h9w/s200/IMG_20150520_095240.jpg)
He also supplied me with the staple gun although I was equipped with tacks, hammer and the like from doing an upholstery evening class half a lifetime ago!
I got some foam £6.75 from Cheam as someone had mentioned this foam shop on Streetlife. I took my stool with me so I could try the thickness of foam and the guy in the shop kindly cut the foam square to size for me.
I also got a remnant of cherry red chenille fabric for a fiver from there (enough for a second cover or replacement should I need it).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcUdr93oQxgW09qdVVC-sRNGXcX4SU1dmSeaEeyZyPucVufzpMcgaS9aA0NCdFV8P8chmEH0OdaQR7a0_zysf9mhFagFpHegB3l5O4570X9YhLK8M3MPrP6fhyqMh6keQcHkfchfZSfgc/s200/IMG_20150520_122714.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV8rGFfqzEThxy_2PHmg_y1Oor-OXUJPqZqbPBqLcP_C5NMO9p9EwLEgSbrDcwcPBcwgtv7g6CMHpk2B1373cBbWV9fx1bDwDVyVfdJQlrLe5Uxhu8mX7_g5cHI6o49VBa9_BvDeqWitf/s200/IMG_20150520_102812.jpg)
I got to work..... so far so good but what about the corners?
Hmmmm, the upholstery book was required for a little refresher. But where was it?
I finally located it in the loft, so glad all the boxes are sorted and labeled so it was only the 4th box of my books before I found it! Phew!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIxsHcNOU5pWJSQgiY75fyMdy-J7bCFjNjBwi8gkSc6OmMmsjhLL2epledDwc6ycBTLu8JgE_ylAWKihkciFNZOmBLP3eBKmT1jyXEiYf8u-HBfoq_yR6FPzIjI2h9A7PIQYLO7E82-I3/s200/IMG_20150520_112106.jpg)
I used my tacks to stretch and re-stretch the liner fabric (from an old sheet!) which had the effect of rounding the corners of the foam which was decidedly square before. When the liner was stretched sufficiently I secured it with the staple gun. Don't think I have used one much before, enjoyed that bit!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5nspm5zBbJltdVqwNwfzpeiXLED2mNrTrvZuUahrLwUUReDw8nk4_yLZ5le1WfvMUpUBnwqqHgtVQ2VenGV8ucGx9pVRS2idhMIF0T0uDo_1Ih-0tP4ZsZEDDIfqJQBkgzSi78GGSZJ/s200/IMG_20150520_142804.jpg)
Then to the cover, which I did in much the same way as the liner but didn't have to fight with the foam this time around. The corners are a bit bulky so I hope my husband can reattach the legs/base OK later!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3lOfJ4iJ3AqHEEbjQNPHHpz9rjg11eHKnhYpRG4NojD3kQ6UK7l6o8z33ffTN3ngf7gBu9Mgw6lwKdK1e1HbNAwmrIFGp5vk_WYZ0P9_dX3jazEecAMaAeKqjQ9QJBHzybDbVKij-xfL-/s200/IMG_20150520_142943.jpg)
And there it is on top of its legs, in the conservatory with my harp.
Just need to clear up and do some harp practice now.
How satisfying. I feel I have really achieved something today.
2 comments:
The stool looks fab. Hope you get many hours of playing your beautiful harp.
Hope you've had a good day. Sue
You are so clever BJ..your new Harp stool looks fab! :)
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