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Title: Swing Seat
Post by: Mimi on May 09, 2006, 21:36:20: Other half decided that we needed a new swing seat after our ancient one rotted away. So he used up some wood he had saved from dismantling an old pergola from the side of the house. This is the main frame
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/Swingseat002.jpg)

This is the seat that he is going to base the swing seat on minus the legs of course..........
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/Swingseat014.jpg)

This is the frame now that it has been stained
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/Swingseat017.jpg)
Now all we have to do is wait for more wood to make the seat, get the material and foam for cushions and Bobs yer uncle........ ;D
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Post by: Mrs Ava on May 09, 2006, 22:12:09: Very clever and thrifty! 8)
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on May 10, 2006, 06:31:34: just think of al the romantic evening you both will have..........swinging ;) ;D
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Post by: supersprout on May 10, 2006, 06:41:59: How romantic AND thrifty!
Hope you got that mint julep recipe mimi ;)
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Post by: Marianne on May 10, 2006, 08:19:56: And of course, a lovely glass of Shiraz ..... ::) ;D
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Post by: Mimi on May 11, 2006, 20:51:53: ROMANTIC ha ha ha more like somewhere for OH to lie and swing while I'm mowing the lawn and weeding.
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Post by: Anne Robertson on May 11, 2006, 21:08:04: Can't wait for the 'completed' photo, with you both sitting on it sipping wine, of course ;D
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Post by: Palustris on May 12, 2006, 20:09:37: Now I wonder where I have seen something similar...............m
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Post by: Mimi on May 12, 2006, 22:54:09: Errrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmmm :-[ Dont know
Forgot to add.........got the canvas/callico to make the cushion covers and the awning today just got to get the foam for the cushions (thank goodness for Aberkhan fabrics)
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Post by: Tulipa on May 12, 2006, 23:40:30: Aaaaw Mimi, I had forgotten about Aberkhan fabrics! I got some wonderful bargains when we lived in Cheshire 10-12years ago. Used to go to the one at Flint I think it was. They sold brilliant stuff. We have a waterproof picnic mat thing which cost £1.50 and is still doing us proud, everyone remarks on how good it is. I wish I was near enough now, will have to have another holiday in North Wales!
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Post by: Mimi on May 13, 2006, 07:03:51: Thats the same one I go to Tullipa. Its at Mostyn Dock. Fabulous place for anyone who sews or enjoys craftwork. Brilliant bargains. The day we went to buy all the material for the curtains in our present home, Aberkhan had a massive 75% off everything day.... Bliss, I couldn't move with all the stuff I bought ;) I knew that I should have taken the trailer ;D
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Post by: busy_lizzie on May 13, 2006, 09:30:09: Mimi, How excellent!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks when it is finished too! busy_lizzie
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Post by: Mimi on June 16, 2006, 19:58:13: Well at very long last I have finished making the cushion covers for the swing seat. Also had enough for the canopy too. Now where's that large gin and tonic? ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/Summer06006.jpg)
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Post by: supersprout on June 16, 2006, 20:04:37: You deserve it! That's a truly lovely sight mimi, just shows what good soft furnishings can do (and my you are one talented lady!! :o :o ;D)
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Post by: Emagggie on June 16, 2006, 21:00:15: I am very, very jealous, and soooooooo impressed. And for your next project?
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on June 16, 2006, 21:03:34: job well done ....you must be very pleased with the result ;D
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Post by: Mimi on June 16, 2006, 22:10:11: Other half isnt sure yet Maggie, but I can show you some of his previous projects if you like?
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Post by: Emagggie on June 16, 2006, 22:40:05: Oh go on then, I just love a good project (especially when it actually gets finished ;D)
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Post by: Mimi on June 16, 2006, 23:00:50: Bridge made to go over the pond last year.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/bridgeoverriverqai006.jpg)

Pergola built 3 years ago after we moved in the year before.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/pond12M.jpg)

TV/video/stereo cabinet built last year.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/mimi4555/woodwork003.jpg)
These are just a few of the things he's made. Hes not a carpenter or a joiner its just his hobby, and he loves working with wood. (much to our benefit too ;D )
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Post by: Curryandchips on June 17, 2006, 00:15:23: They all look lovely Mimi !
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Post by: cardinalflower on June 17, 2006, 09:17:53: Wow mimi, the swing seat looks so beautiful ..... like something out of 'Pride & Prejudice' you're so lucky :D

CFx
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Post by: MrsKP on June 17, 2006, 09:31:52: fabby dooooooooo. Just love the swing seat but it all looks thoroughly professional.

Lots of jobs very well done.

;D
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Post by: Emagggie on June 17, 2006, 12:42:38: Corrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ! I am even more impressed. Kindly send that man to me.I can swap for a golfing, bridge playing, television watching Bearded wonder.
(but he erected a very nice shed recently)
Loved the pergola in particular.
.
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Post by: Mimi on June 17, 2006, 14:05:36: Thanks for the offer Maggie but I think Ill stick ta. Hmmmmm after seeing Jerry's (Sanders) new greenhouse I feel a project coming on ;) ;D
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Post by: Emagggie on June 17, 2006, 20:25:46: Oh well Mimi, no harm in trying. Perhaps Jerry will swap. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: honeybee on June 17, 2006, 21:30:25: A very beautiful swing seat, what fantastic team work, you could make a fortune, building, dressing and selling those ;D
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Post by: flossie on June 25, 2006, 21:53:04: (http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5374/mayjune06496bi.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

This one is at Doddington Hall garden - worth a visit

Will try to post some pictures of flowers.
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Post by: lorna on June 26, 2006, 21:08:40: Mimi. Fantastic., love the bridge.
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Post by: Mimi on June 26, 2006, 21:54:52: Thanks for all the kind comments. I wish Honeybee ::). Don't do it to make pennies......... but to save pennies. Most of the projects are made from either old wood or reclaimed wood. We have (unfortunately) champagne taste and fizzy pop pockets. It amazes me what people will pay for rubbish jobs. One lady (who came to pick up some plants that I had offered on freecycle) had saved for some years to have a proper job done of her pond. She had a cowboy (husband of a friend ::) ) make a pond, the liner of which is now breaking up after one year. It had no edging ...no marginal shelving. and a lot fewer plants than lead to believe she would have. It cost in total over £1,600 and it is now browny green and foul smelling. That is the main reason why we do things ourself. Well while we can anyway.
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Post by: Hot_Potato on June 28, 2006, 14:42:25: Oh Mimi - what wonderful things your hubbie makes - just love the swing seat and all the other things he's turned his hand to.....a true 'natural' craftsman who obviously loves what he's doing.....congrats to you both....you've also a pretty 'nifty hand' with a needle ;)

you must get great satisfaction out of using things that you've both 'had a hand' in making.

H.P.
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Post by: busy_lizzie on June 28, 2006, 16:55:12: Absolutely fantastic swing seat Mimi! What a talented OH you have got. That and the other woodworking things are fabulous! Great recycling ethos too. We are the same and have allsorts of things in our house made from recycled wood. It is a crime what they throw away or burn these days. busy_lizzie