Thrift store find. What about cushions?
Yesterday I was trying to nap on a loveseat under the pergola in our garden. Needless to say, it wasn't comfy. This morning I went to my favorite thrift shop and right away I saw a sofa without cushions. Squeezed into my little SUV and went around the corner to the next thrift shop. I bought these cushions meant for a lounge chair to tide me over. I'm not a sewer but I'm thinking I'll either fill the sofa with pillows or wrap a more colorful fabric around these. The sofa was $15 and the cushions were $16. Billie and I can now nap together! Open to suggestions.
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Bonnie
6 years agoThe pergola is heavily covered in Wisteria:
The pic was taken after our nap inside on the big bed with the a/c on my3dogs! I was hoping you'd chime in with suggestion for the cushions.
What a difference a few minutes make!
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6 years agoBonnie
6 years ago
My3dogs ME zone 5A
6 years agoAll dogs should be treated like royalty, IMO! I know mine sure are!
So, Bonnie, the question is what to do with the white sofa in the first pic - that looks like either metal or vinyl? And you either want to cover the pieces (is it two - one for the seat and one for the back? ) cushions that are on it now, or do something else? Just want to be certain of what you want to do before I offer suggestions. What is the budget for the project? Wish I lived near you, as we could whip up something to cover the current cushions fast, and make a coordinating cover for Billie's!
My royalty - on a gorgeous made for Hitchcock leather sofa that I immediately bought a Sure Fit cover made especially for pets for. I only get to see the leather when I wash the cover! But all my kids are rescues, and they are very appreciative.
Bonnie
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoMy3dogs ME zone 5A
6 years agoLook at FabricGuru online in their outdoor fabrics section. They have some remnants, too, as well as some fabrics that are 25%, 50% and 75% off. HERE - their outdoor fabrics
Try eBay, too. I'm not sure how much you need, or what colors/prints you like, but I just did a search on eBay on outdoor fabrics 6 - 12 yards in length, and this was the first one to pop up - 8 yards for $32. plus $11. shipping. Both of these below end SOON.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Yards-Mill-Creek-Fabric-Red-Yellow-Geometric-Outdoor-Drapery-Upholstery-/161707123426?hash=item25a67ee2e2:g:474AAOSw~OdVV4qs
Same seller, 10 yards for $45, and $11 shipping - HERE
Bonnie thanked My3dogs ME zone 5AMy3dogs ME zone 5A
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l pinkmountain
6 years ago
dedtired
6 years agoCute wicker and your pergola is perfect. I am having new cushions made for my porch furniture now. It is costing a bloody fortune but is is a birthday present to myself. Here's the fabric. I got it on sale but i still spent more than I intended. It's lighter than it appears here, not as dark as navy
Bonnie thanked dedtiredBonnie
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWe had custom cushions made for a sofa, love seat and chair for the rattan furniture in our sunroom at home. I'm not willing to spend that much money on the curbside wicker and thrift shop sofa.
I brought the rest of the wicker outside and flipped the cushions to the stripped side.
Bought curtain panels, which are now just drooped over the sofa cushions. Not sure I'll get Billie to move anytime soon!
Dedtired, I like you fabric choice! That will look great on white wicker..
Thank you My3dogs, Judy and Pink Mountain. I can look around more back home. It's slim pickings here in the peak of summer. The good cushions are sold out. Might be a project for next year, but in the meantime this is at least a slight improvement.
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