Options:
Leather scraps from leatherworker - cut into strips and woven
Woven twine
Patchwork of upholstery samples on new cushion
261007 - removing old caning
Very small gouge
Piece of hardwood wrapped in a sock to pry against, without denting the wood chair seat.
All cleared out, half hour of work
Strap layout option, gaps will widen at wider part of seat. Another option would be to taper the straps so the gaps remain consistent, or a combination of tapered straps and gaps might be the most interesting. Would like to cut slots in the existing groove and send the straps through and below but concerned about weakening the wood. Possible the gaps need to be wider to account for this.
261010
261018
Put in two more hours on the chair, some touchups need time to dry but then this will be ready for a coat of furniture wax
