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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Little Red Rocker

 
I love cute little children's chairs...and, especially, red ones!
 
This little rocking chair was thrifted. I only paid five dollars for it.
I scrubbed it clean and, then, began brainstorming about how I could add a little bit of personality to it.

Redwork embroidery is my favorite needlework.
 I enjoy taking my stitching along on car trips and on camping vacations.
It is so relaxing!
I used leftover fabric scraps for the entire pillow.
Redwork embroidery stitched on muslin.
Bright red corduroy
&
Red plaid cotton fabric
(scraps from a Christmas dress I made in the 70s)


I really love the added softness this small pillow adds
to an already sweet child's rocking chair.

Side by Side
Just a little pillowed cushion to add a bit more comfort
for our next grandchild.

We found out a few weeks ago that our youngest son and his wife are having a BOY!
This is their firstborn.
We are so very happy with the news!


This is a photo of baby at just 10 weeks along...
He is now 22 weeks along.
He weighs approximately one pound
and is about 11 inches long.
Baby is due in early January.


One of our dreams as Grammy and Papa
 is to see him happily rocking away in this petite red rocking chair
 clutching a story book in his chubby little hands.
 
Thank you for coming by and for your kind comments.
Each one of you are very special to me.


Blessings,
Carolynn  xoxo


"Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from Him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one's youth.
Blessed is the "parent and grandparent" whose quiver is full of them."
Psalm 127:3-5


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26 comments:

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Look at that little baby! I am always amazed at these ultrasounds! Congratulations! What a blessings, indeed. I just love the little rocking chair with the redwork pillow! That is just so charming, it makes me smile!
Have a great week!
Blessings,
Susie

Salmagundi said...

So much to love in this post -- child's chair, redwork, plaid, and a bitty baby waiting to be born and loved. Great post. Sally

Erica of Golden Egg Vintage said...

The rocking chair couldn't have turned out any sweeter! Congrats on having a new little boy on his way to your family! He's already a lucky boy to have a Grammy that makes him such special things...made with love!
Erica :)

vivian said...

HI Carolyn! Congratulations on the great news! a new baby boy, so very exciting for you all. And the chair is perfect for him. I LOVE the red needlework, so precious and sweet!
And speaking of sweet, thats exactly what you are!
have a great night!
xoxo
vivian

vintage grey said...

Congratulations on a sweet grandbaby!! So precious and a true gift from God!! I adore your little red rocker, and the red embroidery work is beautiful! xo Heather

Elena said...

I love the your little chair and the color red. My daughter is 5 and received a little wooden rocking chair from her grandparents the other day. She is so happy to have a chair just her size :) I am sure your little grandson will love his chair!

Busy As Can Be said...

Cangrats on both the new Grand baby and the darling find! I love the red work pillow!

Melissa said...

The red work is so much fun! Congrats on your awesome little find and your newest Grand Baby! Yay for squishy babies!

Corn in my Coffee-Pot said...

I was just thinking...that little pillow with the bike rider...looked like it could go for a boy!
...and there it was... you're getting a boy! YAY!

I have one of these little chairs...make that two, in my attic. I had 4 kids. I'm embarrassed to say, I've never gotten them down for the grands to play with or sit in or to fix up for them. Shame on me, huh?

...such a cute chair, your's turned out to be. Pat

retrorevival.biz said...

Congratulations on the news of your latest grandchild ~ how exciting! Love your little red chair redo and I too love redwork:)

~Cindy

Anonymous said...

Oh congratulations Carolynn on newest grandbaby, he will love rocking in this little chair, knowing that grandma made the cushion...early January? Maybe he will celenrate my birthday!!! Sue

My Vintage Mending said...

Congratulations on such a wonderful blessing. I can already see him sitting there enjoying my son's favorite book "The Big Red Barn". Your chair make over is very similar to one I am working on. I love your red work...smiles...Renee

bj said...

Oh, Chenille, what a darling little red chair. The pillow is PERFECT for it. What a nice job you did on the redwork.
and a brand new little boy coming to live in your family. Oh, what a blessing. Congrats to everyone. :)

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Congrats on the new little blessing coming.

Love the chair redo! So cute!

Dorthe said...

Hello grandma to be :-)
Congratulations- Carolynn.
I love your pillow made for that sweet rocking chair,
and your new little one in the family, will find joy
sitting there in a few years.
Blessings ,
Dorthe

susan said...

So sweet!! Can i ask where the embroidery is from? I really think i need a kitty pillow! Congrats! i found a sweet rocker at a tag sale, did i ever show you? Cant remember if i uploaded pic to flickr....

The Farmer's Daughter said...

Carolyn, What wonderful news! Congratulations to all! Babies are always special blessings. He's gonna love that little rocker. My nephews had one much like it at Nanna's house (my Mom). They're both in their 20s now and pass it back and forth between their homes.
Love the little pillow you added. I love red embroidery, too, but have never tried it. You've inspired me to get my patterns out this winter!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What happy news! Babies are a blessing for the whole family! And guess what...I have that exact same red rocking chair! My dollie Wendy is rocking away in it right now! heehee! I love the sweet pillow you made for yours! And thank you for the sweet words of encouragement that you left on my blog. You are a very sweet friend! Hugs!

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Such a lovely little rocking chair and the sweet cushion makes it even better. Its a very special time looking forward to a new baby in the family
Joy

Donna Heber said...

Hi Carolynn,

Thank you so much for stopping to visit me. I just adore your little red rocking chair with the sweet pillow! Congrats on your new grandson and I wish your son and his wife all the best. Have a great weekend.

Desire Empire said...

She's so sweet. I love kids chairs too. I think she looks so cute in red.
Carolyn

Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life said...

I have a little red chair too. Of course I don't have that sweet cushion though.

Jann Olson said...

Carolynn, Congrats! Grandbabies are the best. I can picture him now holding that book in his chubby little hands. The pillow is so cute. Redwork is my favorite embroidery also. I started a Christmas stitchery in redwork last year. Had such a tiny bit left and I put it away. I must pull it out and finish it for this Christmas. Thanks for sharing your talent with SYC.
Hugs,
Jann

craftyles said...

Congrats on the upcoming baby boy. I'm sure he will love rocking in that sweet chair. That is so cute. I love redwork too, Carolynn. The pillow finished the chair off perfectly!

Laura Lane said...

What a beautiful apron!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That little cushion is adorable and perfect for that chair. I have a Grandson (my only Grand so far) and he is the love of my life! Such joy her brings. He is 17 months old and just so much fun! Enjoy every minute of them, they grow up so fast! Hugs, Linda