Crochet & timber…
We all know I’m a huge fan of just about anything “on wood” but I had no idea just how much I was going to love the crochet table cloth hacked & tacked to a couple of pieces of thrifted furniture.
Things are coming together quite nicely in the new house. If you’ve had a peek inside my place you’d notice that there was only a tiny patch of our bedroom photographed. We’ve been looking for something nice & skinny for the TV to sit on. It’s in an awkward place because it’s very close to the ensuite door.
I’d picked up this glass fronted cabinet at the Op Shop (for $5) intending for it to be hidden in The Date’s office & reserved for his “straight to the pool room” golf trophies & such. It looked ridiculous & he pitched it out into the hallway earlier in the week. I seconded it for this maybe temporary maybe permanent fixture in the bedroom.
I’m not a huge wrap for the basket shelves (which came out of this unit) I’ve fashioned below & prefer a more open look. I’ve got another idea for that (which will hopefully still hide the power cords). I’ll keep you updated.
While I had the glue gun out I worked a bit of crochet magic on this sweet chair (also Opped for the princely sum of $5).
Beautiful floaty images by Bricolagelife.
So I think I’ve managed a pretty nice bedroom makeover for under $20! Unbeatable value & my very favourite … reused, repurposed, recrafted, upcycled.
If you fancy having a go at this yourself it’s just super-easy-thrown-together fun.
You’ll need…
double sided tape, spray adhesive, hot glue gun, a thrifted crochet table cloth ($2-$8).
For the cabinet…
Using double sided tape create a frame on the inside of the door (as close to the glass as possible).
Then…
Rough cut the table cloth to size. Keep all the motifs intact at this stage.
Now…
Expose the double sided tape & position your crochet piece.
And…
Use your hot glue gun to more permanently adhere the crochet piece.
Finally…
Trim away excess fabric so that everything looks nice & neat.
Repeat for the other door.
For the chair…
Rough cut the table cloth to size. Keep all the motifs intact at this stage.
Then…
Spray the wrong side of the tablecloth piece with spray adhesive.
Now…
Position on the chair.
And…
Use your hot glue gun to more permanently adhere the crochet piece.
Finally…
Trim away excess fabric so that everything looks nice & neat.
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Violet and Rose
1205 days ago
Whoever would have thought that one of those crochet table cloths could look so good.
I'm loving it !
Claire
1205 days ago
You are so frigging clever (as Shannon would say). You are my shining craft star (I think I may have already told you this). Awesomeness.
Posie Patchwork
1205 days ago
Wow, looks incredible. The wood really works, super clever, love Posie
CurlyPops
1205 days ago
Wow beautiful!
Cindy
1205 days ago
The cabinet is so sweet but I LOVE LOVE the chair. Nothing is safe around you and a hot glue gun or double sided tape
june at noon
1205 days ago
What an unexpected but perfect combination. I love it. Your creativity knows no bounds!
Cherry
1205 days ago
WOW WOW WOW WOW!! That looks fantastic. I'm going to have to find a way to use this idea at my place!
JoeyNomad
1205 days ago
I love it Kirsty. Did you thrift the doilies? I'm trying to make some and failing. Your op shop seems a lot cheaper than mine! The Salvos here have just installed a "Retro" rack full of crap that costs 25 dollars and more. I had to shake my head and mutter in disgust!
thornberry
1205 days ago
I think I just swooned! Kirsty, that is so gorgeous! You are definitely my craft hero.
Brenda
1205 days ago
Oh wow! Your Op Shop finds are the best! And the make-over you gave them are even better!
oneekimo
1205 days ago
very cool. nice work
Vic
1205 days ago
Oh me, oh my!
As soon as I find the appropriate goodies, I am STEALING THE HELL out of this idea.
Love it, the chair especially… but mosty the cabinet…. the chair… the cabinet… the chair….
Jennie
1205 days ago
They look absolutely beautiful! The dark really brings out the white of the doily design.
Love Sundays
1205 days ago
The cabinet looks great, and had a peek at your new house on Flickr, fantastic, love your taste. We are building this year, cant wait!! x
Leah
1205 days ago
It all looks awesome. Loving the wood and doily together!
dillpickle
1205 days ago
The pattern continues – I NEVER would have guessed that!! It's very cool though, and I especially like the cabinet doors. The crochet motifs work so well with the wood!
TammyJ
1205 days ago
I love that cabinet with the crochet in the doors!
Georgie Love
1205 days ago
Oh, I love it all! How wonderful!
CC
1205 days ago
Love the renovated cabinet. And $5 at the Op Shop, what a bargain! Wish we had an op shop like that around here…
One Flew Over
1205 days ago
You have, yet again…worked some serious crafty magic. I LOVE the crocheted cloth against the wood of both pieces of furniture. Sensational Kirst.
gret
1205 days ago
That chair!! I love love love it. Everything here is fantastic Kirsty. Beautiful work.
Jenni
1205 days ago
absolutely perfect, they look wonderful, sooo clever.
Stephanie and Carlos
1205 days ago
*speechless*
xo Steph
emjay
1205 days ago
i LOVE what you have done with that cabinet! so ingenious! and so CHEAP! amazing.
i applaude you.
*claps loudly*
xo
Cathy {tinniegirl}
1205 days ago
Truly fabulous. I love it.
74 Lime Lane
1205 days ago
adding to the chorus ~ i think it looks amazing too!
ecoMILF
1205 days ago
Those looks gorgeous! Oh what I would give to have your home decorating talents just for a day!
Nikki
1205 days ago
It's perfect Kirsty. You have great vision for what is possible.
yardage girl
1205 days ago
Love, love, love the cabinet – what a great idea … again!
Anonymous
1205 days ago
That looks fabulous. Just reminded me that 20 years ago my older sister made me a skirt out of a circular lace tablecloth! I prefer the cabinet….
Cat
1205 days ago
SO DARN CLEVER and yes, that deserved caps. I love the way you just put things together like that. Wish I had half your talent. xo
Andi
1205 days ago
Looks amazing Kirst!!!
Liesl
1205 days ago
What a beautiful piece of furniture you have created … it looks stunning.
Kirsty
1205 days ago
Awww thank you all…so much! I didn't expect quite such a favourable response.
I'm just inside from laying 100 metres of turf! What a lovely surprise to find you all here. x
Melbourne Vintage…
It's just one table cloth that I hacked into. I cut a rough square shape. There is no way I'd crochet these motifs myself & then set to them with scissors & glue.
Susan L (lily40au)
1205 days ago
I love the lace with the wood. It looks fab.
GUGAW
1205 days ago
awesome work! it really looks great
Tania
1205 days ago
You know, of all the stuff you've made and all that I've seen, THIS is my very favourite.
That's sayin' somethin'.
Suzie
1205 days ago
Wow, I LOVE the chair – it looks amazing!
I think I know where I'll be heading this weekend – no charity shop is safe!
Melanie Gray Augustin
1205 days ago
Wow! I love this! Especially the chair!
Sarah
1205 days ago
{Gasp!} This is beautiful! So effective against the wood. I want to go and do something like this straight away……
kitty
1205 days ago
Top ideas Kirsty!
They look great. Looks like you're loving your new home.
Have a lovely weekend.
Gina
1205 days ago
I'm SO using this one. I have all the glue requirements, the doily tablecloths, and even the ugly furniture. Now I just need the permission from J. Or maybe It'll just be a surprise awaiting him on return…
Kylie
1205 days ago
WOW! I love it so much and I bet the Mr is sorry he chucked it out of the 'pool room'! (Mine's desperately planning how we can actually have a real pool table at ours
It really looks fantastic. K
Jennifer Rose
1205 days ago
that looks really great
the pattern on the table cloth works really well with the style of the cabinet
michelle
1205 days ago
wow, i can easily spend hours touring around your space. you are very clever and tricky. the house looks brilliant, you have done a great job to include so many lovely personal touches that look so amazing. enjoy
Sarah~Magnolia Surprise
1205 days ago
I love how you've used the tablecloth! Especially on the chair with its little motif sweetly sitting on the edge of the seat…
Mel
1204 days ago
Well, you've done it again … blown my mind with your super duper crafty brian. The crispness of the white against the wood is just heavenly. Really really lovely
Cathy Champion
1204 days ago
Your chair reminds me of chairs made by this designer:
http://www.dezeen.com/2006/12/10/marcel-wanders-launches-crochet-chair/
Be sure to scroll down to see the best image.
I'm going to try your idea and then spray it with clear spray paint to make it hard and soil proof – dezeen must so something similar on his chairs. The animals around my house (the cats and the boys) would have anything white and lacey destroyed in a day!
I love your cabinet also – I'm going to do something similar to a spice rack I have that has doors.
Keep up the great ideas!
Cathy
teddybearswednesday
1204 days ago
Oh Kirsty you've done it again, both chair and cabinet are just stunning.x
Swirlyarts
1204 days ago
Wow!! It was worth the wait! Fabulous
Kate
1202 days ago
Totally brilliant!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
1200 days ago
That chair made me gasp out loud. GORGEOUS! I wish I could run to the thrift shop right now. Thanks tons for the gorgeous idea, I'll be linking.
Sherrin
1199 days ago
Wow. I LOVE the cabinet and chair… am doing a quick glance and scan around the room to see what I can cover! Looks awesome!