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My Favorite Non-Upholstery Tools
When you’ve been doing upholstery for a while you, you begin to collect quite an assortment of tools.Over time some become your absolute go to tools. As I look around my shop, I realize quite a few are not actual upholstery tools but gosh do they make a difference. Here’s a round up of the non-upholstery tools I can’t live…
Here’s Why Creative Play Is So Good For You!
Do you know what creative play is and why you should engage in it? As someone who designs and creates my own chairs and ottomans, I consider myself a creative entrepreneur! I’m happiest when I’m dreaming up new chair designs or on the hunt for the perfect pairing of textiles and ottoman feet. So I get to exercise my creative…
DIY Ottoman: One Weekend To Wow!
Exciting things are happening and I can’t wait to share all the details! Of course, I’m talking about my new online course! So the first bit of excitement is my course has a name, DIY Ottoman: One Weekend To Wow! Why am I so thrilled with the name? Well… I think you’re going to be totally WOWED by all the…
What Happens In Upholstery Class…
Are you thinking about taking an upholstery class with me? But your just not sure what to expect. Well come on in and let’s take a peek around and see what happens in one of my hands-on classes! Arrival When you arrive, I’ll meet you in the driveway to help you get your project and fabric inside. We have a…
What’s The Best Way To Learn Upholstery?
For most people, hands-on is the preferred method, but the truth is hands-on upholstery classes are few and far between. That is one of the reasons I teach! Why I Teach I knew from the beginning of my upholstery journey, teaching would be an integral component. I’ve been teaching now for several years. I can honestly say that every single…
Beginner’s Essential Upholstery Toolbox
You’ve decided it’s time to tackle reupholstering grandma’s old chair! What are the essential tools you need to get started? You don’t want to invest a lot of money since you’re just starting out, that’s totally understandable. The good news about upholstery is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get started. But there are a few essentials…