tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post7261103264725769443..comments2024-03-17T20:33:03.916-04:00Comments on Exquisitely Unremarkable : How To Repair Rush SeatingKim http://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-55003814867953525762022-04-13T12:21:56.768-04:002022-04-13T12:21:56.768-04:00Hi Perry, I have actually never heard this, but I&...Hi Perry, I have actually never heard this, but I'm no expert. Perhaps someone else will weigh in. However, I would go over to Hometalk.com and ask this same question in their community forum. They have millions of DIYers there who answer questions and I bet you'll get a quick reply. I hope that helps!! Good luck!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-33276491039279017042022-04-11T19:05:27.055-04:002022-04-11T19:05:27.055-04:00Hi
I have a Vintage Dining Chair with a Woven Rus...Hi<br /><br />I have a Vintage Dining Chair with a Woven Rush seat base. The seat base sags. I remember hearing from my now deceased Brother that one way of tightening it up is to steam it from underneath.<br /><br />Is this true? Has anyone else tried it and made it work?<br /><br />PerryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004703362633720170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-46725106570250269022016-07-12T22:45:00.304-04:002016-07-12T22:45:00.304-04:00I like a soft bottom seat too, Stacey. My kids sit...I like a soft bottom seat too, Stacey. My kids sit in the stools, I sit in my patchwork chair! Very comfy!! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-1716593439663273232016-07-12T22:43:24.895-04:002016-07-12T22:43:24.895-04:00Thank you, Carla. I got lucky with this one. I bet...Thank you, Carla. I got lucky with this one. I bet your chair is neat! I wish we lived closer, I would totally work with you!! How fun!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-44019437335205871882016-07-10T20:46:59.293-04:002016-07-10T20:46:59.293-04:00Thanks Jemma. Being cheap is a great motivator! ; ...Thanks Jemma. Being cheap is a great motivator! ; ) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-78116691475939863212016-07-10T20:26:49.615-04:002016-07-10T20:26:49.615-04:00You are so kind, thank you. June was busy around h...You are so kind, thank you. June was busy around here, too, here's to a calm July...although it's not really shaping up the way! I hope you are having better luck! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-78125952971886510342016-07-10T20:25:58.060-04:002016-07-10T20:25:58.060-04:00I have to get better about using tools, Myrna! I f...I have to get better about using tools, Myrna! I forget that fingers are flammable ~ or burnable!! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-58005515702693326042016-07-10T20:14:37.424-04:002016-07-10T20:14:37.424-04:00Thank you Teri, you are so sweet!! :)
Thank you Teri, you are so sweet!! :) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-66444580062542168062016-07-10T20:13:20.133-04:002016-07-10T20:13:20.133-04:00Thanks Vanessa. I don't think mine fix is the ...Thanks Vanessa. I don't think mine fix is the "right" way, but it definitely worked. For now!! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-72882519252221901982016-07-10T20:12:37.998-04:002016-07-10T20:12:37.998-04:00A lot does come up, Melanie. There are some very c...A lot does come up, Melanie. There are some very creative folks out there. My fix is pretty basic and there is no weaving involved whatsoever. Have glue gun will try…anything!! ;-) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-40256371932694396032016-07-10T20:08:33.857-04:002016-07-10T20:08:33.857-04:00Haha!! Judy, you just made me laugh...and trust me...Haha!! Judy, you just made me laugh...and trust me, sitting is the only "sport" that I excel at! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-39048955542692239992016-07-10T20:07:44.108-04:002016-07-10T20:07:44.108-04:00I agree, Carol...with everything you just said, es...I agree, Carol...with everything you just said, especially the glue gun comment! It really is my best friend! ;)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-2532977129900189442016-07-10T20:06:48.231-04:002016-07-10T20:06:48.231-04:00I agree, Carol...with everything you just said, es...I agree, Carol...with everything you just said, especially the glue gun comment! It really is my best friend! ;)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-4143291492199343072016-07-10T20:05:20.582-04:002016-07-10T20:05:20.582-04:00I am sure it would be great, Florence!! :) And tha...I am sure it would be great, Florence!! :) And thank you!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-27973962027071629222016-07-10T20:04:32.070-04:002016-07-10T20:04:32.070-04:00Thanks Jann!! Handy dandy gal...I like it! ;) Thanks Jann!! Handy dandy gal...I like it! ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-8624517551221637732016-07-10T20:04:01.440-04:002016-07-10T20:04:01.440-04:00You are too kind, Carol! :) You are too kind, Carol! :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-71734053679574150702016-07-10T20:03:48.064-04:002016-07-10T20:03:48.064-04:00Thanks so much, Lynne!Thanks so much, Lynne!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-11789804088782663252016-07-10T20:03:35.864-04:002016-07-10T20:03:35.864-04:00Thanks Jane, it was like a puzzle, but once I figu...Thanks Jane, it was like a puzzle, but once I figured it out, it was a quick repair! :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-41228921446918975452016-07-10T20:01:40.796-04:002016-07-10T20:01:40.796-04:00Trust me, Kathy, I was ready to do that!Trust me, Kathy, I was ready to do that!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-2795430381341462242016-07-10T20:00:41.158-04:002016-07-10T20:00:41.158-04:00Trust me, Brenda, I am not patient. It really took...Trust me, Brenda, I am not patient. It really took very little time!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-64486893167707441302016-07-10T19:58:44.737-04:002016-07-10T19:58:44.737-04:00Thanks Doreen. I figured I had to at least try! :)...Thanks Doreen. I figured I had to at least try! :) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-21673862993922318952016-07-10T19:58:01.256-04:002016-07-10T19:58:01.256-04:00I think you're right, Deanna, I could buy new ...I think you're right, Deanna, I could buy new chairs for that price!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-30730945903494580082016-07-10T19:57:00.478-04:002016-07-10T19:57:00.478-04:00Thank you, Mary. I am not really sure how long my ...Thank you, Mary. I am not really sure how long my fix will last. It's a quick fix for a small break, but I do see cushions in my future! ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-45830404567487625672016-07-10T19:56:02.871-04:002016-07-10T19:56:02.871-04:00Thank you so much, Tammy!! I don't know about ...Thank you so much, Tammy!! I don't know about amazing, but I am pretty good with a glue gun! ;-) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-72866785469640376972016-07-10T19:43:13.672-04:002016-07-10T19:43:13.672-04:00Perhaps if the break was larger, I would’ve consid...Perhaps if the break was larger, I would’ve considered paying…maybe…but for that tiny tear, no way!! ;) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.com