{"id":14,"date":"2012-09-12T11:53:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-12T01:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=14"},"modified":"2021-06-27T18:28:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T08:28:01","slug":"how-to-cross-stitch-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-cross-stitch-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Transform a Cane Weave Chair with Cross Stitch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One curbside find + an idea + three days of stitching = my favourite upcycled furniture project ever. This unwanted cane weave chair was given a colourful update with some simple cross stitch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_56451\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56451\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-56451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/cross-stitch-chair-title-.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/cross-stitch-chair-title-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/cross-stitch-chair-title--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/cross-stitch-chair-title--330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/cross-stitch-chair-title--345x460.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is something so satisfying about finding a discarded object, giving it some special attention and turning it into something covetable. Apart from my time, this project cost me nothing at all.<\/p>\n<p>I had all the supplies left over from other projects, which is the best kind of crafting I think.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are more upcycle projects you may enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycled-diy-mid-century-planter\/\">Mid Century Planter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/7-ways-to-make-a-rag-rug-from-old-clothes\/\">7 Rag Rugs from Old Clothes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-suitcase-dollhouse-for-samsonites-suitcase-amnesty\/\">Old Suitcase to Dollhouse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Here&#8217;s how I made a Cross Stitch Chair<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56448\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chaircollage.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chaircollage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chaircollage-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chaircollage-330x524.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chaircollage-290x460.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. I found this beautiful hand woven cane web chair on the side of the road, it was nice and solid but a little weathered.<\/p>\n<p>2. I gave the wood a light sand with some fine sandpaper and a light coat of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hc6Xvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">danish oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hc6Xvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Danish oil<\/a> is a lovely alternative to varnish as it conditions the wood and gives a lovely silky satin finish, as well as bringing out the woods natural colour.<\/p>\n<p>3. Using some yarn I marked out the center line of the weave on both the seat and back of the chair to help me center the design.<\/p>\n<p>4. The cross stitch technique was exactly the same as that used for a tapestry canvas, being conscious to keep the back of the stitching as tidy as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56446\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair2.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair2-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair2-345x460.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is what the back of the stitching looks like, as you can see I haven&#8217;t used any knots to fasten the yarn, but rather let the stitching itself hold the loose ends securely.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56445\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/back-chair-330x248.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some close ups&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56449\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-2.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-2-330x248.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56450\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-chair-.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-chair-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-chair--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/close-chair--330x248.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and the final reveal. Ta da!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56447\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chair-full-1.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chair-full-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chair-full-1-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chair-full-1-330x452.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/chair-full-1-336x460.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you love it? I love it. A LOT!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update: <\/strong>It\u2019s an honor to see my work in print. This project has been featured in a <a href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/cafa3369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">new book by Rebecca Proctor<\/a>, an expert on sustainable design, showcases projects from 24 international product designers with step-by-step instructions so you can create your very own piece of high-end upcycled design for your home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56447\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/chair.jpg\" alt=\"cross stitch chair mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"822\"><\/p>\n<p>You can purchase UPCYCLE: 24 sustainable DIY projects <a href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/cafa3369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>, or request it at your local book seller<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Have you ever restored a road side find?<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One curbside find + an idea + three days of stitching = my favourite upcycled furniture project ever. 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