DIY Ottomans

This update is long {long} overdue. I just hadn't taken any pictures yet. Way back {in November} I posted a quick peek at the progress I had made on my ottomans but never posted about the finished product!

I started with these ottomans {from K-Mart!}

And then I stayed up all night removing the horrible fabric, tufting buttons and staples...
the second one went a lot faster but my hands were bruised for days!


I used the same foam cushion but covered it with new cotton batting and this fabric from premier prints





Next time I think I will use a pattern that is more forgiving if the fabric doesn't go on perfectly straight.


I'm still playing around with different trays to use on top for a flat surface

So, {considering this is the very first re-upholstery job I've ever done...} What do you think?!

One down, One to go!

I stayed up entirely too late last night (or early this morning if you want to be technical) doing this:

But, once I started I just couldn't stop. It's a disease. I didn't think it would take as long as it did! And I completely destroyed my hand (owie). And I still have a second frame to do! ...But in a few days it will allllll be totally worth it when my ottomans are finished!! Can't wait to show you!