WICKER LOVE AND PROCRASTINATION

A few months ago, we bought this vintage wicker chair to use in the living room for extra seating  - it's only fault was that it did not have a cushion.  I thought -- no problem -- I've made lots of cushions and pillows over the years.

 I decided that I did not want to make a design statement with the cushion, because I like to change out the pillows and throws occasionally.  So, I ended up choosing an upholstery-weight black corduroy and a black poplin for the cording to provide a little textural contrast.

Procrastination set in big time at that point.  I couldn't make myself work on the cushion.  Sewing black on black -- the light had to be JUST right in the sewing room I told myself -- a lot of cloudy, rainy days this summer!  

"Tomorrow!" 

"Boring work on something neutral and simple!"

"Tomorrow!"  

Finally, a month ago, I made myself start -- telling myself that I only had to work on it 15 minutes each day until done.

 

It only took three months to accomplish a day's worth of work.

Whatever -- I love the finished product. 

I've never thought of myself as a procrastinator as I've always jumped right in and got it done.    

But, guess I've become one.  My apologies to my family for all of the harping on the subject over the years. 

 Do you procrastinate or get it done right away?

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WICKER INDOORS?

I've been enamored with wicker for years.  Consequently, we have wicker on both our front porch and our screened-in porch.

Lately, however, I've been thinking about a wicker chair for inside.  The search began -- since I really didn't need it, I set my sights high on natural wicker in EXCELLENT condition thinking I would never find one to my liking.  Also, I wanted one with some sort of skirt on all four sides.

A couple of days after Christmas, we were killing time looking through the local antique shops; and I spied it.  Even though the skirt was short, it did go around on all four sides. The price was right, so home it came.  It didn't have a cushion so that was my project for this week.

I chose a black corduroy upholstery fabric from Hobby Lobby with a plaid cording.  I wanted to keep the cushion cost under $10.

I'm pleased -- something a little different for us.  Our house is getting more casual in our old age!

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