Between Naps on the Porch: From Sweatshirt to Darling Footstool! Welcome to the 56th Metamorphosis Monday!

Feb 7, 2010

From Sweatshirt to Darling Footstool! Welcome to the 56th Metamorphosis Monday!

If pics appear cut off on the right side, please adjust your screen resolution to a higher setting.

It's a few weeks before Christmas, a nice afternoon and you are out running a few errands...just doing a little shopping. On the way home, you decide to take a little peek in the window of a local thrift shop. Oh, what's this...a sweatshirt with a wonderful hand made, cross-stitched design. And it's only $4...way too cute to leave behind!

Ummm, now what will you do with it? Wear it at Christmastime, right?

Not if you're my clever and talented friend, Linda...who, from the moment she saw it, knew it would be just perfect on a darling, little footstool she had waiting at home. :-)

Here's how it looked beside her tree this past Christmas. I didn't get a chance to share this with you at Christmastime, but I knew you could use this idea any time of the year. What a great use for an article of clothing you might no longer wear.

Linda, thanks so much for sharing this awesome idea for Metamorphosis Monday! I know I'll be looking twice at those old sweaters and shirts now before I decide to toss them out.

Looking forward to seeing all your "Before and Afters."

If you are participating in Metamorphosis Monday, please be sure to add your permalink below, and not your general blog address. If you aren't sure how to obtain your permalink or have any questions about using Mr. Linky for this post, just click HERE for detailed instructions.

Don't forget to copy and paste the Met Monday logo button to your computer so you can add it to your side bar and your Met Monday post. That way visitors will know that your are participating in Metamorphosis Monday.

Please be sure to link back to the host blog, Between Naps on the Porch, so your fellow bloggers who are participating today, will get lots of visits, as well.

Please do not add your link below until your Met Monday post is actually published to your blog.

Fabulous "Before and Afters" await your visit:

Labels: Metamorphosis Monday, Special Posts and Special People

70 Comments:

At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , {oc cottage} said...: What a cute idea! I love to change a footstool with the seasons!

m ^..^
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , René said...: Thanks so much for hosting another great party! Have a wonderful week.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , René said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Pauline Wiles said...: Neat idea! I've seen clothing re-purposed for pillows, but not yet to cover furniture!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , René said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Rattlebridge Farm said...: I'm filing away this idea. The Christmas tree is beautiful.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Lori E said...: Isn't that a cute idea. Nice not to waste a perfectly good Santa.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Hi Susan!! Oh, this turned out so cute and your friend did a wonderful job! Thanks again for hosting this fun event!
Hope you've had a nice weekend.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Paula Grace Designs said...: What a great idea! Perfect for the season AND footstools are so comfortable.
Paula Grace ~
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Kimberly said...: I am just in awe of what you and your friends do with things!!! amazed!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Confessions of a Plate Addict said...: Hi Susan! Thanks for sharing this great idea! And...I'm seeing throw pillows, too! I'll definitely give the sweatshirts a close look while GW hunting with decor in mind! Have a great week!...hugs...Debbie
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst said...: Thanks for hosting Met Monday! That is such an inventive idea for reusing clothes that have worn out. :-)
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Patti @ Pandoras Box said...: What a clever recycling idea for a sweatshirt! Thanks again for hosting MM!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...: Great makeover for very little money. Doesn't get any better than that. Cute idea!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Katie Olthoff said...: Yay! This is my first time linking up. I have done quite a few furniture makeovers, and I started posts about them (and saved in Windows Live Writer) so that I can post new ones every week and join in the fun! Thanks so much for doing this for us!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Karen The Graphics Fairy said...: Such a cute idea for that footstool!! Thanks so much for hosting another lovely party.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Blondie's Journal said...: What a darling idea!

xoxo
Janie
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Unknown said...: Great ideal. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Linda (Nina's Nest) said...: Susan, what a great footstool, very cleverly done! Thanks for hosting this party week after week. I always appreciate the ideas and pics you share. Linda
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , KHS said...: I love the stool with the SCU cover. I have never done any of that type needlework, but I know lots of time went into all of those little stitches. It is great that Linda thought of such a darling way to salvage such a treasure and give it a whole new look. I just love her adorable pillow on that unique chair. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Hugs,Katherine
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Anonymous said...: I have a footstool that is looking rather shabby (not in a good way) - I use it all the time so it is well worn- I will have to find a cute little something like this to recover it!

Thank you again for hosting Met Monday! I was the first entry this time!! How did that happen!!!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Sonny G said...: what a great idea.. I'll definately be looking for items to use in this way.. Thanks for hosting another great Meta Monday, Susan.
Brighest Blessings
Sonny
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Self Sagacity said...: Hi there! This is the first time I saw 2000+ followers and 950 Facebook Fans on a blog! My goodness, you're popular! I came by to read about your Metamorphosis Monday and glad I did. Congrats, and see you again soon.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , vignette design said...: Susan,
What a great idea. I love anything that can be repurposed and reused. This is so darn cute!
Thanks for hosting Met Monday!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Dixie said...: Susan... that's a darling little footstool... what a wonderful idea she had!

today I'm posting about turning napkins into chair seat covers and throw pillows... I think you'll like it a lot!

blessings. Dixie
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Allison Shops said...: Cute stool cover! Her tree setting was so pretty.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , One Cheap B*tch said...: Thanks! Can't wait to check out everyone's projects! It sometimes takes me a while but I get there!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Sarah said...: Susan, this is a great idea. I've often regreted giving away some of my favorite sweather that were knitted with some wonderful designs. They would have made perfect throw pillows or footstool covers or ???
Thanks for sharing this post.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , The Muse said...: delightful...each little corner, should always have a little something!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , nest of posies said...: excited to link up for the first time here on met monday!

i've done a tablescape party before, but never a met monday. thanks for the opportunity.

have a great week.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Nicole said...: My Mom alerted me to your blog several weeks ago and I haven't made a comment yet. Thanks for making me look forward to Mondays and Thursdays! Always beautiful photos. :)
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Paula@SweetPea said...: Your friend had a great idea! She'll enjoy that footstool for many years. If the person who made that sweatshirt happens to see this, she'll regret putting it into the Goodwill bag.
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Debbiedoos said...: That was adorable!
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Low Tide High Style said...: What a great use for a sweatshirt that someone spent a lot of time making! It was the perfect size for her little foot stool and so cute!

Kat :)
At Sunday, February 07, 2010 , Heidi said...: how neat! a christmas foot stool!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Fifi Flowers said...: Have a GREAT week!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Sherri@lavenderfields said...: What a wonderful idea for an article of clothing that we no longer use but still cherish! Beautiful pics! That tree is gorgeous!! Hope you have a great week, and thank you for taking the time to host this day! It is my first time posting on Met Monday!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Living Creatively with Flory said...: oh that's so creative! nice idea... I gonna check my closet now=D

http://flo-ry.blogspot.com/
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Moore Minutes said...: I wish I had a foot stool RIGHT NOW, lol. :) Thanks for 56 weeks and counting of fabulous link ups!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden said...: I love the footstool! Someone spent a lot of time working on that. So glad it found a new life!

Thanks for hosting this week! I'm linking up a bathroom mirror makeover.
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , colorchic said...: So many creative souls! It pushes me to do more!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...: That is so cute! Great idea. laurie
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Bunny Jean said...: Very cute. In the "olden days" all old clothing was remade into something... or so I'm told ;)

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things and actually joined in this week.

Thanks for hosting!

Talk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , The Wifeyness said...: Oh how fun!!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Allie and Pattie said...: Fabulous idea! How cute is that??!!
xoxo Pattie
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Unknown said...: That is one sweet little foot stool, Susan! I have yet to see a cross-stitched anything in my local thrifts. She did a beautiful job on it and her holiday tree looks lovely.

Thanks for hosting!

Cheers,
Tina
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Barbara said...: Susan, What a Darling Footstool, cover the seasonal cover. One day, I will find something to show to join you.

Barbara
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Karen said...: What a great idea! Even better because I made this exact sweatshirt many years ago and never wear it. It was a lot of work and just sits in a closet. I don't have a footstool, but I see a pillow in my future!
Thanks for posting this!!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Melanie said...: What a great idea! You girls are so crafty:)
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Sue said...: I'm always amazed at how creative people can be. This idea has lots of possiblities.

I was going to link my post, but I'm not seeing Mr. Linky...is it just me?

http://ineedmom.blogspot.com/2010/02/bedroom-on-budget-met-monday.html
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Pinky said...: As soon as I saw that stool I was thinking I had seen it before!!:) I remember this from Linda's posts!!! But I never knew it started out as a sweatshirt!!!!!!! That is TOOOO cute.....now I will be definitly checking things for possibilities before Goodwill gets them! Thanks for this GREAT idea! XO, PInky
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Darcy said...: Beautiful Job!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Candy said...: From the shirt off your back to rest the soles of your feet. Great redo!
Perfect for those long days of thrifting...aaahhhh!
Happy Days ;-)
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Anonymous said...: I did this cross stitch piece on a sweatshirt for my daughter-in-law and said I would never do that paritcular piece again. But the stool is such a neat idea. I might have to change my mind. Thanks for sharing.
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Thanks so much for hosting! This is always a lot of fun!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Texas Preacher Woman said...: I've always hated leaving cute cross-stitched articles of clothing behind on my junk-ets . . . now I don't have to leave them behind anymore! I'll know just what to do with them! thanks for sharing.

Grins!
Pamm
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs said...: Thanks for hosting Met. Monday! I am excited about joining in this week!

Blessings, Grace
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...: Susan, I finally figured out to link to Metamorphosis Monday so I just was able to add my post. Whew! I promise I will do better next time!
Debbie@debbie-dabble
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , The Quintessential Magpie said...: So very clever! Thanks to you and your friend for sharing this cute idea with us, Susan!

XO,

Sheila :-)
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Jan ~ BellaCasa said...: What a great idea! Cross stitching for a foot stool is so appropriate and this can be done in a fraction of the time.

Jan
BellaCasa
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , karlascottage.typepad.com said...: Thanks for hosting!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Richella Parham said...: Susan, that little footstool is so cute. Way for your friend to think outside the box!

Hope you had a good weekend!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Love the "reuse" idea!! It made us fall back into the Christmas mood! Love that! Thanks for hosting this fun linky!
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , xinex said...: That is just too cute, Susan!...Christine
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , Vintage Linen Treasures said...: What a great idea! And now is the perfect time to find old Christmas shirts and items at a great price. Thank you for sharing it.
Patricia :o)
At Monday, February 08, 2010 , My Galveston Cottage said...: Great idea!!
At Tuesday, February 09, 2010 , Beansieleigh said...: Hi Susan! I am just popping in today to ask you to stop by my place, when and if you can, just to peek at a mention I made of your Tablescape Thursdays today! (0; It's my first blogaversary, and surprise!.. you're a part of it! ~tina
At Tuesday, February 09, 2010 , Chatty Crone said...: I love to look at all these - it is amazing. sandie
At Tuesday, February 09, 2010 , Carrie said...: I'm a little late to the party, but wow-- what a party! So many fun blogs to hop. Thanks for hosting!
At Thursday, February 11, 2010 , Shared Talents said...: Love your porch, Wish mine had glass instead of screen in Arkansas we have way too much pollen. If you get a chance visit my site,

This Page

Between Naps on the Porch

Feb 7, 2010

From Sweatshirt to Darling Footstool! Welcome to the 56th Metamorphosis Monday!

70 Comments:

Post a Comment

About Me

Previous Posts