Oh no, Dana! Good luck, you guys.
Good news, aurelia!
Beverly, at least pricing out reupholstering shouldn't cost you anything? (I mean, right? I have no idea.)
Oh! I know this one! 'Slaying entails certain sacrifices, blah blah blahbity blah, I'm so stuffy, gimme a scone.'
Buffy ,'Help'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - May 23, 2019 3:10:54 pm PDT #8082 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
DavidS - May 23, 2019 3:14:50 pm PDT #8083 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So do I investigate how much gold pressed latinum it's going to cost me to have it reupholstered, or price a new chair?
I do know (because of Jack White!) that reupholstering is fairly expensive nowadays. Pretty much only the very rich do it to maintain expensive heirloom furniture. It costs as much or more than a new couch. But maybe you can find a bargain.
Connie Neil - May 23, 2019 3:36:38 pm PDT #8084 of 30019
brillig
there are classes and such to learn how to upholster yourself.
DavidS - May 23, 2019 3:38:50 pm PDT #8085 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
there are classes and such to learn how to upholster yourself.
I have been thinking about doing a tuck-and-roll on my midsection.
Theodosia - May 23, 2019 3:45:18 pm PDT #8086 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Sounds like a reupholstery job would yield a pretty different chair with much of the objectionable element gone -- you could also make up a matching ottoman, if you're going that route.
Getting a ballpark price estimate would be the first step -- you might find that it would cost a whole lot less to get a new one, although finding the solid wood construction might be pricey...
Sue - May 23, 2019 3:46:44 pm PDT #8087 of 30019
hip deep in pie
There's an upholsterer here who offers small classes where people work on projects under her supervision, and it's not all that expensive.
Laura - May 23, 2019 3:56:09 pm PDT #8088 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Oh Dana! I am so sorry to hear that news. I do hope one of you finds something awesome soon that does not require moving.
It costs as much or more than a new couch.
Unfortunately this has been my experience. Finding a class or some other more reasonable option might be possible.
Beverly - May 23, 2019 4:33:00 pm PDT #8089 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
The scales are actually tipping toward new chair, but I'll do the pricing, just to be sure. Thanks for the input!
Zenkitty - May 23, 2019 4:43:59 pm PDT #8090 of 30019
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I think I'd find someone who will appreciate the chair to give it to, and buy a new one that works for both of you and has a matching ottoman.
One thing I'm having to learn is that just because a piece of furniture is wonderful doesn't mean it has to keep living in my house. stares at awkward coffee table
Calli - May 23, 2019 4:52:16 pm PDT #8091 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Nice sword, Gud!
I'm sorry about the job loss, Dana. Job~ma to you and your DH.
I believe a nearby community college here offers upholstery classes where they let you bring in projects. My neighbor was thinking of taking one, because she'd have direction and access to equipment that might make things easier. Might be worth looking into community colleges in your area, Beverly.