Before taking Carla’s workshop, I felt uncertain of my ability to do a good job on a big cushion seat project. During the class, I was able to create a piece I am proud of! I came away with a professional looking (by me!) booth seat for my vintage camper. I feel empowered, confident and anxious to complete the next seat so I can enjoy entertaining in style in my ‘new’ camper.
How to Read Upholstery Fabric Sample Books
Upholstery fabric sample books are a great tool when buying fabric for your upholstery project... and by the way, what do all those terms mean: 'double rubs', 'Wyzenbeek', 'railroaded'? This video shows you how to [...]
Is it ‘Federal’ or is it ‘Sheraton’ Furniture?
Federal vs Sheraton? I recently received a reader question that piqued my curiosity about furniture styles. This is a photo of Angela's chair, followed by her story about it: Angela's chair I was [...]
[video] DiY Tool Review – 4 Upholstery Staple Removers
Learn how to use an upholstery staple remover on your DIY project. In this video, I compare 4 staple removers: CS Osborne #1066 wide blade staple lifter CS Osborne #120-1/2 staple puller Berry's staple remover [...]