I can't help rescuing unwanted furniture

That old stool up there was on a freecycle page a while ago, for over a week and no one wanted it, everyone looked over it for small, more up to date stools on the page.  In the end, I took pity on that stool and gave it a home, a project in the making.....

It then lived in my conservatory for about 4 months until a bit of sunshine changed its look.

I can only paint outdoors, so when the sun shone I went crazy and sprayed every project I had outstanding, including my friend's treasure chests.

The cushion itself proved to be a big challenge!  I was going to recover the whole cushion and add a new strip of velcro on, but in the end, I chose a small piece of material which has been in the drawer for a few years (I'm a hoarder!).

After staring at this hem for at least a day I decided I was not going to tackle this with a needle and thread.  I do not have the skills to attempt that, but what I did find is some fabulous tape which you run along the edges, cover with the material then ironed on.  Yes, that's what I like the sound of! (Except the ironing part... I may have burnt the carpet in the process!).

Although there were only a few steps created to transform this old stool into a new funky one, it took quite some time and skill, I put this one down to experience, and hopefully will find a new home for it soon.  My son doesn't want it to leave the house, but then he doesn't want broken McDonald's toys and half a clappy hand from a party bag to leave the house either...

Not too bad in the end eh?