It's time for another monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays party. Today I'm sharing the ottoman in the sitting area of my bedroom. I had found some animal print upholstery fabric in the flat fold red-tag section of the fabric store and had to bring it home. This is a project that grew out of my need to use the fabric. It turns out that it's Socks' favorite place to nap. (Don't look to closely, both the ottoman and the rug need a vaccuuming.)
I used pineapple fence post finials for legs.
The ottoman was constructed with 3/4" plywood, 4" foam, some quilt batting, and about nine million staples. I pre-drilled where I wanted the tufting to go, and covered some buttons with the upholstery fabric. I didn't bother with ribbon or fabric to pretty up the bottom, because if you're crawling around on my bedroom floor, you're probably beyond judging me.
I'd like to say that I put my feet up on this all the time, but I wouldn't want to disturb the cat. What do you think, will she ever forgive me if I slipcover it in linen?
Alright, Let's Party! Grab a button and link up your posts showing something you bought / did / created Before Blogging. I'm sharing this at Fireflies & Jellybeans Show off Your Stuff Party, French Country Cottage's Feathered Nest Friday, and A Glimpse Inside's Catch a Glimpse party.
