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Build It Like a Pro: Top Tips for Crafting an Ottoman Frame
So, you want to build an ottoman from scratch? I love that for you! Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or dipping your toes into furniture building for the first time, creating your own ottoman frame is an incredibly rewarding (and surprisingly doable) project. With the right tools and materials—and a little bit of guidance—you can absolutely build a solid, stylish…
A Simple Chair: The Perfect Place To Start
If you’ve ever thought about trying your hand at upholstery, a simple chair is the perfect place to start But what exactly is a simple chair? For our purposes, it’s a chair with an upholstered seat and back, typically with a wooden frame and no upholstered arms. There are plenty of styles that fit this description—think French Louis-style chairs, cottage-style…
Uphol-Stories: Amy Bullock
Amy is a true renaissance woman. Her passions run deep from animals, especially birds, to painting, carpentry and just about any sewing craft. She’s done it all and done it well. Nothing surprised me more than her tackling a kitchen remodel last year by herself, including building new she cabinets. They turned out beautifully. Seriously, follow Amy for so much…
Uphol-Stories: Cathleen O’Connell
When Cathleen was ready for a career change, she went after it, seeking out an education wherever she could. Unfortunately, upholstery education in the United States is not easy to come by.To take this on as a career choice requires seeking out the opportunities along with lots of time, money and often travel. Oh and being responsible for your own…
Uphol-Stories: Susan Romano
Susan and I met several years ago as we are both members of Wendy Conklin’s The Business of Chairs mentorship program. One of the things I love about Susan is that she’s not afraid to tackle new to her skills like sewing cushions. So when she reached out to me about spring tying I knew she acould do it. So…
Uphol-Stories: Elaine Blazys
One of the things that most impresses me about Elaine is her determination to learn not only upholstery but also paint techniques and finishes. She invests money, time and travel in her quest to master these arts. She seeks out people who can assist her in her own journey. This resonates loudly with me, because it’s also my story. I’m…