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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…
A Sunny Chair
What else would you call a chair that is brimming with bright cheerful colors and was designed for a beautiful soul named Sunny? Obviously this chair named itself! I mean when the design starts with a fresh and happy chenille bedspread and a quirky Kantha quilt how can you not end up with a sunny disposition. So here is where the…
The Easiest Zipper
What’s the hardest part of sewing a cushion? It’s those dang zippers! I hear this so often. It seems zippers are intimidating! Now I was never really afraid of zippers, but I did struggle to get them sewn nice and neatly. No matter how I tried, My zipper flaps would be messy and crooked! That is until I learned what…