yep~the show must go on…

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yep~the show must go on…

June 9, 2015 by FreddyandPetunia

There is SO much still to do~finish before packing and leaving for the Main Street Market show—so I have to just “limp along”. . .

. . . really.

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Last Friday, while I was working on the twin beds that will be going, a VERY strong gust of wind came out of no where and knocked one of the headboards down my leg. H a r d.

It knocked the wind out of me, and almost knocked me to the ground for the pain. And I could barely hobble into the house for an ice pack and ibuprofen. It swelled and turned all kinds of colors—instantly.

This is how it looks 4 days later. (getting better) Going to be interesting come Friday (loading) & all day Saturday (the show).

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So—the offending bed. (the culprit is on the left)

Here are both -BEFORE.

◊ Mine (with the ovals) was found at the Elkhorn Flea Market, bf’s was bought from an estate sale.

I pressure washed both of them—they were that bad.

Then I made a few repairs, Kilz’d them, painted them, and upholstered the ovals of the Left one (that little culprit). Oh yeah~ someone sprayed the “oval” one with some of that awful textured spray paint that I had to sand down too.

Better already—right?

Oh NO!

Somehow the fabric puckered hot-gluing the braided gimp around it—??? arrrrrgh Now what—any suggestions? It has to be ready to go Friday!

Catherine

Posted in Antiques/Vintage treasures, Children's Furniture, dressers and beds, flea markets, painting, upholstery | 5 Comments

5 Responses

on June 9, 2015 at 12:02 pm | Reply Terry Moore

Glad you were not hurt more badly! Good luck with the sale!

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- on June 9, 2015 at 2:16 pm | Reply FreddyandPetunia
  
  Thanks Terry! Don’t you want to travel a little South–??!! ; D
  
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on June 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm | Reply TucsonPatty

I don’t know, but maybe steaming it would shrink/stretch out the wrinkling? Work it around with fingers as you steam it. Wait, you don’t need steam burns on top of everything else!
Your foot looks awful! Ouch!
Good luck at the Market!

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- on June 9, 2015 at 2:17 pm | Reply FreddyandPetunia
  
  That might work, I’ll have to give it a try–fingers crossed!
  *except for the burning fingers*
  
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on June 9, 2015 at 1:24 pm | Reply Jeannie Hughes

Your foot looks awful. I think I may know how it must feel. I fell of the bottom stair going down my basement stairs. Rolled my ankle on New years day at 2pm. Surgery 9 screws & a plate later. I was laid up for almost 3 months. Doing great now. Getting better ever day. I agree with TucsonPatty. I was thinking even ironing it or a hot hair dryer might work. Let us know how things turn out. Mrs. H

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