Over the years we have discovered very interesting things people use to stuff rush chairs. Rags, newspaper, raffia, folded up paper and even cotton. Ed even found a silver dime wrapped up inside some paper. We have seen seats stuffed on top, bottom or sometimes nothing at all. We recommend stuffing because it helps maintain the form of the seat for a longer period of time. In our workshop we keep a huge supply of heavy cardboard cut into various triangular shapes so it would be easier to stuff the seat with them on hand. We also recommend stuffing both the top and bottom. Some of the newspapers have interesting articles dating back to the '60's. The prices of things have sure gone up! Sometimes we will find someones name and address on cardboard. Hum...that would be good to do. Good luck with stuffing your chairs - if you need more help or suggestions with your rush chair click here
Monday, February 6, 2012
Stuffing Rush Chairs
Over the years we have discovered very interesting things people use to stuff rush chairs. Rags, newspaper, raffia, folded up paper and even cotton. Ed even found a silver dime wrapped up inside some paper. We have seen seats stuffed on top, bottom or sometimes nothing at all. We recommend stuffing because it helps maintain the form of the seat for a longer period of time. In our workshop we keep a huge supply of heavy cardboard cut into various triangular shapes so it would be easier to stuff the seat with them on hand. We also recommend stuffing both the top and bottom. Some of the newspapers have interesting articles dating back to the '60's. The prices of things have sure gone up! Sometimes we will find someones name and address on cardboard. Hum...that would be good to do. Good luck with stuffing your chairs - if you need more help or suggestions with your rush chair click here
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meet Jan Noall - a Special Caner!
Jan Noall is a special caner. Well I should say she is just a special person. She volunteers her time helping Seniors (and really anyone) that wants to learn how to cane. The group meets weekly in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at the Park and Recreation Center. They meet Mondays from 9am to 2pm. These classes are FREE! What starts out as a teaching session turns out to be a group of good friends.Jan has a home based business, with over 30 years experience in all types of chair seat weaving, wicker furniture repair and basket repair. She also makes structural chair repairs and for a small fee will pick-up and deliver. You can call Jan 1-330-929-0715 or email her janol@att.net To check out more about Jan and her group, click here
SAGE Eldercare - New Jersey - great volunteers
The mission of SAGE Eldercare is to support the independence, well-being and quality of life of older adults, their families and caregivers, through the provision of client-centered health, social and support services. As one of the oldest and most respected senior service agencies in New Jersey, SAGE Eldercare helps thousands of frail, older adults, their families and caregivers each year. We are proud to offer a wide range of programs and services that support seniors in the challenges they face during the later stages of life
Check out more about their caning and furniture restoration shop - http://www.sagenj.org/workshop-resale-shop/index.html
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