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Channel Back #2: Guess what happened when I upholstered this one?
In upholstering my 2nd channel back chair, I had 3 issues! If you have been following along with this blog, you know that I just returned from some upholstery classes where I had the opportunity to learn some advanced skills, button tufting and a channel back chair. You can read all about my class adventures here. Now what really works…
5 Ways You Can Benefit From Hands-on Upholstery Classes
Last month I got to be the student for not one, but two hands-on upholstery classes!! Whoop ! Whoop!! In today’s online world there are so many ways to learn new skills, Pinterest posts that take you to blogs, YouTube, Google searches! But can I just say the good old fashioned hands-on upholstery classes are the best way to learn…
How-To Upholstery Courses: Why Didn’t I Start Here?
Upholstery Courses Are Hard to Find! I wanted to learn how to reupholster furniture for a very long time. But even in a large metropolitan city, upholstery courses are few and far between! Every few years, I’d decide I was going to find some way to learn. Once in a while, Joann’s would offer a basic class, but honestly, it…
5 Ingredient Greek-Style Shrimp Saute
Greek-Style Shrimp Saute can be on the table in 15 minutes. Don’t you love quick, easy and delicious recipes. This Greek-Style Shrimp Saute is full of flavor but short on ingredients and the time it will take to prepare. It’s perfect for a busy summer evening or really anytime of year. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please…
Design Bleuprint: The Ultimate Guide to Stripping Furniture
Stripping Furniture of it’s old layers of fabric is probably the #1 reason many upholstery projects are never completed. Stripping Furniture is hard work. There are only about a gajillion staples to remove, and the dust, dirt and debris! It’s truly groudy!! That’s a word right. You know what I’m talking about. Decades, if not centuries of food crumbs, dirt,…
Spruce Up Your Entry: Quick & Easy Ideas
If your back door is tired and sad, I’ve got some ideas for you to spruce up your entry! Here are my quick & easy ideas to spruce up your entry. This past weekend, I gave my she shop entry a little love. This doorway was in some serious need of help. Now first of all, this door needs to…