And here is the footstool in its second life with all pieces cleaned and new accessories.
A lace border (four pieces) was added between newly purchased fringe and the needlepoint top:
and corner pieces attached:
So glad to finally get the ottoman put back together again. Thank goodness for hot glue guns and red duck tape. The red duck tape was a base for the purchased trim since the wood on the footstool showed under the fringed piece. What crafter can live without our friends duck tape and glue guns?