Hi David, here is a tip for you regarding horsehair: make yourself a couple of hand carding tools like the ones used for wool. Make them the shape - but a bit larger- than your webbing stretcher and fix the nails so it looks like two hair brushes. It won't be the last time you have to reuse old horsehair, and next time it will take you a lot shorter time to loosen the stuffing after washing it. Oh, and one more thing; in order to keep a happy marriage, if you keep washing 150 year old horse hair in the washing machine you might want to clean out the little sive at the bottom of the machine once in a while (at least, we have that solution on the washing machines here in Norway) so that your wife does'nt go totally librarian on you, as Sir Terry Pratchett would have said! :) Brilliant result as always by the way! xxx to you both and Daisy from Mette in Kongsberg, Norway:)

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mette. You know what, after I separated the horsehair by hand I stood there and thought I should have made something to make that easier! Thanks so much for the tip on carding tools, I’ll have a look and make some 😀👍 I’ll double check the washing machine filter too before Emma dies 🤣🤣🤣❤️

@mettemettrixx

Жыл бұрын

@@MayfieldRestorations hehehe, I reckon that's a good idea:)

Once more you prove your worth as a skilful craftsman with true artistic flair. Much as I respect your idea of keeping the horsehair, I would NOT have allowed it in my washing machine. Respect to you wife for allowing that. Every time that I see gorgeous, happy, lively Daisy, my face breaks into a big smile. Wish she was mine.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela. My wife wasn’t ecstatic with me using the washer but she’s a love and agreed. Thanks so much for your lovely comments about Daisy, she’s a little gem 😀😀

Outstanding job. Love how the caning turned out --- no one would ever know it had been repaired!

If you're going to repair and renovate old furniture BIG TIP nails and screws that have been in the wood a long time form a bond. To remove them EASY place an electric soldering iron on the head it expands them and breaks the bond. When they cool its really easy to pull nails or unscrew screws NICE VID

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the tip, I’ll give that a try 😀😀👍

You sir are a true Master Craftsman. Your patience and perseverance is second to none. BTW, Daisy loves her corks like humans like chewing gum. It is better than chewing on a stick that could damage her teeth. Cheers!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a great comment thanks Sue. She loves her corks but I always have to vacuum after she leaves cork debris everywhere 🤣🤣🐶❤️

@mariacollins

Жыл бұрын

Hear, hear

Love the fabric you used and that you washed and reused the horsehair. Great save using ribbon and nailheads.

I talk out loud to myself as well when working on a project. I think it helps me process my decisions. Great job, love the videos!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s not just me 😂😂

Absolutely gorgeous! I love both pieces, but the work and skill it took to breathe life back into the chair was a true labour of love. Well done - great work and a joy to watch you and Daisy.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer. That’s lovely of you to say 😀❤️

The cane repair is so good! I'm so glad you chose to do a repair instead of ripping out the hand woven caning. Love the fabric and the nailhead trim. Great job.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😀😀

You’ve done an amazing job and it’s now a beautiful chair. Bonus points for your patience and skill on the reeding and also for dealing with that terrible horsehair! I hope you kept the needlework from the footstool-it was beautiful. And…thanks for our dose of darlin’ Daisy and her corks. 🥰 You are becoming one of my favorite channels.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment and Thankyou for your continued support. I have kept the needlepoint upholstery and hope to use it for something in the future 😀🐶❤️

What a beautiful restoration! I’m so glad you were able to revitalize the old horse hair stuffing and huge kudos for patching the old caning. Rich finish, beautiful fabric and detail, lovely coordinating footstool, and a new lease for a period piece. Great job! 👍

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris, that’s really kind of you to say 😀👍

You pulled out all the stops on this transformation, and it shows. I had to grit my teeth watching you re-weave the rattan caning; it looked like trying to remedy ancient embroidery with new stitches. Again, your attention to detail made the day. (I made all most of my own clothes for almost 30 years, so I know about detail and dexterity.) The fabric choice is perfect for the style of the chair and footstool - it's just lovely. And thank you, of course, for our "Dose of Daisy." She's a charmer with her floppy, curly ears. I'm glad that you're seeing increased interest in your channel after the dueling projects with Jay. You'll hit 20,000 in no time. Thanks for the visit to your shop. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Maribob. The weaving part of the restoration was definitely the most challenging but I’m really glad I did it rather than leaving it as it was. So pleased you like the fabric as I wasn’t sure how well it would be received although I love it. Daisy is actually going for a haircut tomorrow so she’ll be looking posh in the next video. Thanks for your continued support 😀🐶❤️

Beautiful job, perfect! I am so happy when Daisy makes her appearance, love her.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia. Thanks so much 😀🐶❤️

Wonderful job, I love the fact that you problem solve and show mistakes so we can enjoy the process, just fab, can’t wait for next piece! 😃

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and I’m so pleased you enjoy my videos 😀😀

Upholstery and caning......two VERY difficult restoration endeavors! BRAVO!!!! Beautiful chair! Happy your channel is growing! 👍👏✨😍❤

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

I have a huge respect for the experts at caning and upholstery. It’s not easy at all so I just did my best 😀😀👍👍

Amazing job as always! I admire your patience with the reed. It must be super satisfying to complete something that was so difficult! You did a great job matching the stain on both pieces and the upholstery looks fantastic! The new upholstery on the chair is absolutely light years better than what was on there previously too! Daisy's appearance is the best! Such great content! Thanks for sharing all your hard work! It's made my Sunday much nicer!😊🐕

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Wow Jennifer, what a lovely comment and I really appreciate your support. Daisy says hi 😀🐶❤️

Came out GORGEOUS! You deserve a huge round of applause 👏 The reed backing came out fantastic, worth the time you spent on it.👏👏👏

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Megan, Thanks so much! 😊

Wow!! You're the epitome of patience. I'm not sure I could've done it 😂 well done!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy. This definitely tested my patience but I’m quite a determined person so it wasn’t beating me 😂😂😀👍

Good enough for a home show piece. Love the finish preservation keeping it's vintage look. The stool does compliment the chair.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😀😀

Both pieces turned out lovely and they go together quite well, almost as if they were meant to be together. That fabric absolutely makes the look even more special!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊😀😀

Very lovely and the horse hair really fluffed up nicely in the wash.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Oh, Martin that turned out just perfect! Looks like you achieved all your goals! They will look lovely in your home.

@garneti

Жыл бұрын

Martin?

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

😀👍

Those two look very friendly to each other, you've got the tones in tune there for a lovely pair in your home. Smiles from wifey no doubt 🎉❤

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Moana. My wife loves them and I think I made up for washing the horsehair in our washing machine 😂😂👍

I’m so glad you didn’t replace the original rattan. The repair job you did was well worth the seven hours it took. Great explanation of how to fix the seating as well. 💕

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paula 😀😀

The fabric you've chosen is so beautiful! You are totaly right to keep this chair for your own home. The final result is really wonderful!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla, I love it and I’m so happy to actually own a genuine antique. 😀😀😀

I’m one of your new subscribers. I’m blown away by the results of this project-you did an amazing job bringing this piece back! ❤

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, welcome to my channel and thanks for your sub. Your comments are very kind, Thankyou 😀😀

Incredible job! The fabric you chose was perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love that you kept the original horse hair.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pat 😀😀

Oh wow. That is beautiful. I love the choice of material. The weaving looked fantastic.Well done 🙏❣️

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Teresa 😀😀

David,you have the patience of a Saint..I would have thrown in the towel at the removal of the old fabric..lol turned out magnificent..big hug to Daisy,can't wait to see neighbors little dog.Thanks for the entertaining video!!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, it certainly tried my patience at times but I was glad I persevered. You’ll love Mabel, she’s so cute and very cheeky. I’ve already told my neighbours I’d like to feature her in a future video and they are happy for her to make a guest appearance 😂🐶❤️

@kimkelly-kline3768

Жыл бұрын

@@MayfieldRestorations can't wait to see Mabel ..glad you did persevere as it turned out gorgeous!

Such beautiful work to place in a beautiful home. You are a master at restoration and you do incredible work each time. I hope you fill your home with restorations for generations to enjoy 😊 Daisy is so lovely my two fur babies wait patiently to see her on your videos. The chair is incredible. You did an amazing job once again. ❤

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it and I’ve never owned a genuine antique before. I have a beautiful Solid Tiger Oak desk that you may have seen a glimpse of at the start of the video. I’ve got my name on that too 🤣🤣😀❤️

It turned out beautiful! You do have patience though. I don’t think I could have persevered. Aww Daisy 💗💗 Can’t wait to see the neighbors dog. We love our Penny Lane. 😊

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara, it definitely tried my patience 😂😊 Little Mabel is really cute so hopefully I’ll get her to make a guest appearance in the next video 😀🐶❤️

They look like they belong to each other. I enjoyed every minute of this video. Justso happens a friend of mine is recovering some chairs i am sharing this video with her

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comments Roberta 😀❤️

That cane work was amazing! The end result is stunning! WTG!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom 😀😀👍

Absolutely beautiful restoration. Well done Sir! Your basket weaving was spot on. As well as the staining. You’re keeping a real treasure. The Upolstery fabric was lovely.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Shirley 😀😀

Upholstering is not for the faint of heart - it is hard work, but very rewarding.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, it’s an art but really satisfying 😀😀

PERFECTIONISTS PATIENCE = PARADISE! 😊

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Debbe. What a great comment, thanks so much 😀😀❤️

Hi from the middle of California....this is a BEAUTIFUL renovation. Well, well done, and thank you for sharing!!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kay. Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀😀

I am astounded at the work you put into that chair! That crazy weaving! But you did wonderfully on it. And that huge pile of horsehair!!! Daisy is so cute with her chewing fetish....LOL I look forward to meeting Mable.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment. You’ll love Mabel, she’s so cute and is Daisys buddy. 😀🐶❤️

I loved seeing the horsehair! Truly beautiful piece.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Molly 😀😀

Oh my goodness, it's beautiful! Love the fabric an the weaving is very good. Can't tell the old from the new! I've tried weaving and it's no joke for sure! The foot stool looks really good with the chair. You did a fabulous job on both pieces. They'll be beautiful in your home for many years! Very impressive and your hard work paid off in the end! 😊

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pam. It was a challenge but I really enjoyed it 😀😀

A very fine, beautiful job! Lot's of tedious work, but well worth it. I LOVE that upholstery material. ❤️🐕

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gail. Thanks so much. I love that material too. It’s got like a velvet feel to it 😀❤️

Magnificent restorations, they are beautiful. I have refinished furniture for over 50 years and I know how frustrating and at the same time so worthwhile. Now I’m 85 and no longer do this work.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia and thank you so much for your lovely comment which means a great deal coming from somebody that has refinished furniture for half a century. I love what I do and wish I'd found my passion for this much earlier on. 😀😀

I love the rattan repair you did. You can't really tell where you repaired unless you're looking for it. The little footstool looks like it belongs with the chair. Great job!!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😀😀

I’ve seen the finished piece and I couldn’t see where you repaired it. Amazing job

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mum ❤️❤️

Yup, you did it again. I don't know how you part with any of the pieces. All so beautiful.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks Maggie, I certainly didn’t part with these. They are in pride of place in my house 😀😀❤️

Wow David you have excelled your self, all your work is awesome but was this restoration was phenomenal. The fabric was beautiful and showed your artistic flair off really well, amazing work. Glad to see Daisy supervising as usual.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Freyja. You always leave such lovely comments and I really appreciate it. So pleased you enjoyed this video, it was a tough job but I love the chair now it’s finished. Thanks for your continued support 😀🐶❤️

💜💜💜Loved everything about this video. Hugs to Daisy!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anita. Thanks for your support as always 😀❤️

It's absolutely amazing! I love the fabric choice and I'm glad you decided to re-weave the back!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scarlet !😊

Very impressive! I love your choice of bright fabric for this dark seat.

@MayfieldRestorations

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Beautiful job on a lovely old chair!❤

Goodness me…what a beautiful restoration!! Your perseverance and determination paid off. Wonderful, wonderful job!!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nancy 😀

A beautifully finished sympathetic restoration. I'm glad you kept the bumps & wear marks that a piece with history behind it would have. I have a bobbin bed & 2 barley twist pieces that I absolutely love. A+ on the cane weaving... you have the patience of a saint 🥰 cheers

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pat, thank you so much. I love barley twist pieces too, it shows great craftsmanship and is so interesting. 😀😀❤️

Beautiful chair. Your fabric choice is exquisite. ♥️ I went down a rabbit hole with the initials of JF and I think I have a lead for you (or not). Anyway, I found the name JF Johnson who designed furniture for the London manufacturer, Heal & Sons. There is a chair in the Victoria and Albert Museum with a similar cane back - exposed tacks around it (It’s not a bobbin chair). I could be way off but since my background is in research this was fun.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much Marti for taking the time to look into this. You’ve given me a lead to have a look at now. I love to know the history of a piece if I find a makers mark. Thanks again 😀😀👍👍

What a masterpiece I like to zoom at the nail and staple removal it's so satisfying to watch . The fabric is pretty great job

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀😀

I really appreciate you leaving many of the original dings and scratches in the final piece. It shows its age and restoration history. Excellent as always. And though not a dog lover as per se', Daisy is adorable! I'm a cat person, like your drawer flipping buddy! :)

@MayfieldRestorations

2 ай бұрын

😀🐶🐈❤️

Oh David, I knew you would do a remarkable job on that caning, and you did it!!! I'm just sorry that it took so long, and tested your patience. I love how you try to keep the pieces you work on as true to the time period as you can. The dings and dents look appropriate. I truly enjoyed every minute of this video, and I didn't mind that it was a bit longer than usual. In fact, the more the merrier!! Outstanding restoration.....as always!!!! I can't wait for the next video!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, what a lovely comment thank you and thanks so much for appreciating the way I chose to restore this chair. It’s lovely to have such nice supporters of my work 😀❤️

Wow! Both pieces turned out beautifully. And I am immensely impressed by your cane repair. I didn't think it looked too bad as it was, but your repair really made a big difference. I love that you kept as much original as you could. Great job!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Doris 😀😀

What a labor of love! Very nice refresh on this antique, and I'm sure you learned lot that you will apply on future endeavors. Thumbs up!

Love it. tell us about the amount of staples needing removing..............then proceed to put 12 staples in each end of the webbing 😄

@MayfieldRestorations

3 ай бұрын

I know but what’s a man to do 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤣🤣

Outstanding transformation, the chair has such character you brought it back to life 🙌🙌🙌. You did a great job on repairing the weave, that was a tough one but well worth the effort. The foot stool looks like it really belongs with the chair. ❤️

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊❤️

@cjcj6656

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, 🤓❤

Very handsome chair, and stool. Enjoyed seeing the restoration process.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀😀

Love Daisy!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Toni 😀🐶❤️

I think you did an amazing job of repairing the rattan!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

You’re very kind, thanks 😀

Thanks for an amazing video David. Such an enjoyable watch. I couldn't be more impressed with the end results, they look so good together. Look forward to seeing your next video. For me, the length was great - don't worry about it being too long. It's fun to watch your progress. Take care.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin. Thanks so much and hope you didn’t mind me mentioning you in the video. 😀👍

@colin101981

Жыл бұрын

@@MayfieldRestorations No not at all. I really enjoyed the reveal. You've done a superb job on the chair and stool. I'm quite chuffed you're keeping them too. I checked out Jay's channel - it's good too and I enjoy watching his work too. Take care mate.

Amazing how easy the job when you have the right tools I always enjoy your videos

@MayfieldRestorations

21 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

You did a really nice job of piecing the cane work together. Good on ya for tackling it.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph 😀👍

I love your choice of upholstery fabric! The results for the chair and the footstool are outstanding! It looks really good with the wood tones!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Laura 😀😀

I loved the fabric choice. The whole video was fascinating thank you!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😀😀

What a lovely job you have done!!! I adore that fabric!! So elegant yet alive with color. I would want to rope that off so no one could sit on it!!! The tacks on the edges really add to the look!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I must admit that the chair will rarely get sat in in our house too. 😂😂❤️

Another lovely result, definitely worth the time spent on the rattan. You certainly have some very nice generous subscribers

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Buddy, hope you’re well. 😀👍👍

That is stunning! What a brilliant addition to your home. I appreciate your creative solutions to the “tack & staple” difficulties. The way the pattern on the chair seat kind of flows onto the foot stool is wonderful!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊❤️

I am always so impressed with your lovely work, but the hand caning STUNNED me. What a great job! Consider changing your name to Job.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

You’re so very kind. Thanks so much 😀😀😀

Rags to riches Beautiful pieces of furniture God bless Sending West Central Texas love 💜

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karin 😀😀

Had no idea horse hair stuffing could be laundered. Great job!

@MayfieldRestorations

4 ай бұрын

😀👍

Well done David and Daisy. Love how you handled the edges with the blue ribbon before applying the tack strip. I wouldn't have been able prevent myself from re-reeding the back panel completely before colouring down, always good to develope a new skill if time isn't an issue. 👏👏👍

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. I won’t be in a rush to do caning repair again though 😂😂

You just repaired caning! Yay! Just like repairing wicker - tedious work but worth it.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rhonda, I know right 😀😀 it was a pain to do but really glad I attempted it 😀❤️

Beautiful! From the amazing wicker repair to the refinishing to the fabric choice - just gorgeous ❤

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rita 😀❤️

Nice the way you left those wear patterns on the arms. Looks nice. Like the upholstery, works well with the chair. 👍🏻

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😀👍

This is very nice! You didn’t overdo on the repairs. Old furniture shouldn’t lose it’s charm and character. Lovely.

@MayfieldRestorations

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😀

The reeding repair amazed me truly! So perfect! I’ve never tried upholstery projects. But looking at your work, I’m inspired

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alla, have a go at it. I’m not brilliant at upholstery but it’s really enjoyable although the reeding work was a little challenging 😂😂😀❤️

I learned a lot from this video. Lots of work! Looks lovely.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much 😀😀

I love the chair. And even though the footstool is not an exact match, in the end, they make a splendid set! You did a beautiful job restoring them both.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

You are a better man than me to persevere. Lol. it looks wonderful

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine😀😀

Your caning looks good. I'm glad to see that you did not put a strip of trim fabric over the wood on the uprights. Enjoyable video.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louis 😀😀👍

Beautiful restoration. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work. The video was not too long.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sibylle 😀😀

Beautiful I love the fabric you choose. And thumbs up for the caning.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joann 😀😀

Wow just wow you took on some VERY difficult things there and pulled them off beautifully ❤ As I said in the live even Trena from John's furniture repair gets someone else to do the rattan type work so you are mega in my view 😊 Also her latest video is 1hr 14 mins and I love watching them that long Thomas Johnson does them that long too. 20k is yours 😁👍

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Aww Thankyou so much. That is a huge compliment and I’ve been watching Trena and Tom for a while now and have learned so much from them. Thanks for your great support, I really do appreciate it 😀🐶❤️

Holy mackerel the chair cane repair was epic!!!! I def would put it somewhere where NO ONE would sit on it! I might even go so far as to put a rope across it they do in museums. The fabric is beautiful, good call to go up and around instead of across front with the fabric. 😅 It really looks amazing!👍🏻👍🏻

@MayfieldRestorations

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀❤️

I absolutely love the fabric and end result!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!😀😀

I always look forward to your videos. They never disappoint.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much Chanda and thanks for your continued support 😀❤️

That cane woven repairs was so worth the time and sanity to do. My grandpa didn’t manage to teach me how to do that in his time. He did manage to teach me the basics in upholstery and if I were you I wouldn’t worry about tack holes.Some chairs I’ve seen are nearly sieves. The other handy skill my grandpa taught me was French polishing. I have done a burr walnut veneered small table and when finished it looked as if there was a sheet of glass on it. I was so happy with it. It looked beautiful Keep up with your hard work as I find your channel probably the best on here.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

I love hearing about the things your Grandpa taught you. Grandads are the best!!! I’ve tried “proper” French polishing on another piece and I was rubbish at it but I know with practice I’d get better. Although my grandad was a true inspiration to me he never actually taught me any specific skills, I’ve never had any formal training in what I do, I just have a go at pretty much anything and try to get better as I go. Thanks for your kind comments about my work. 😀❤️

Wonderful job! The fabric really brought it to life. All your hard work too, of course. Well done!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I’m glad you liked my choice of fabric 😀😀

Thanks again David. Beautiful and a definitely a labor of love. As a person who has only refinished one piece of furniture in my life, at about age 12, combined with my KZread watching, qualities me as an expert. That being said, what do you think about sanding that shitty filler off, treating with wood strengthener, then fill with normal filler? As I said, I really know what I'm talking about 😂😂😂

@MayfieldRestorations

3 ай бұрын

I bow down to your expertise 🤣🤣🤣 only joking. The wood was actually solid but I do wish I’d used normal filler 😀😀👍

Bravo on the weaving!

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it was hard going but I’m glad I went for it 😀😀👍👍

That reed work was definitely a labour of love, the difference is outstanding. 7 hours well spent!

@MayfieldRestorations

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very, it didn't seem like a good idea at the time though 🤣🤣

Stunning. So many of your skills went into this one! The reed work was stellar! I love the fabric.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

So pleased you liked the fabric. I’m not sure everyone will but I love it 😀😀

Oh my goodness that is beautiful!!! And your "basket weaving" was perfect! You are truly amazing at what you do! Always look forward to your videos and of course Daisy too.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sherri. What lovely comments, thanks so much ❤🐶

I didn’t think it was a good idea to patch fix the reeding but you were right- it’s actually a big improvement. The whole thing looks great.

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie 😀

This was the first video of yours that I watched before. I loved it so much I had to watch it again. That weaving and upholstery looks fantastic! Great job :-). Oh, and I hope you kept that tapestry from foot stool and framed it.

@MayfieldRestorations

Ай бұрын

That’s really kind, Thankyou. I have the tapestry in my stock 😀👍

Wow. This is spectacular. Amazing work. 💕🐾🐾💕

@MayfieldRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!😀❤️