Toxin or Toxic – What is the Correct Term?
Toxin vs. Toxicant (as in toxic substance). The difference is REAL and IMPORTANT. Lionfish spines release a toxin as a means of self defense [...]
Upholstery Fabric Green Certifications
How to identify a (truly) healthy upholstery fabric Finding ‘safe’ upholstery fabric remains a challenge, even in these days of increased importance placed on eco-friendly [...]
‘Green’ Choices in Upholstery Fabric (is there such a thing?)
CAN you Green your Textile Choices? Choosing a natural, HEALTHY fabric for your upholstery project can be a challenging process. Fortunately, we have the work [...]
Upholstery in the ‘New’ Economy
What lies beyond COVID-19? I want to share a vision for Upholstery's future, but first I want to acknowledge that things are far from normal [...]
3 Ways to Sew a Zipper into a Boxed Cushion
There really is no definitive CORRECT way to sew a zipper into a box cushion ... aside from doing your best to sew it straight [...]
How do I know if I’m ready for a ‘more Advanced’ Upholstery Workshop?
This year, I'll be adding a 3-day workshop to Natural Upholstery's offerings - to accommodate student projects that are a bit 'more advanced'. The format [...]
[video] How Cardboard Creates Curves In Upholstery
Students of upholstery often express surprise when they discover cardboard inside their chair project. This video shows an example of barrel chairs upholstered with & [...]
The National Upholstery Association – an Advocate for Upholstery
Finally. A hub for all things upholstery Are you a professional upholsterer looking to connect with more clients? or with other upholsterers? Looking for tips [...]
Are you Biophilic?
Bio(what?) The term "biophilia" means love of life or living systems, being attracted to all that is alive and vital, or the connections that human [...]
Upholstery Welt as a Design Choice
Upholstery welt serves two important functional advantages: it helps conceal & reinforce seams, and improves durability by preventing excessive cover wear at the edges Let's make [...]