[video] Upholstery Students’ Before & Afters
At the end of each upholstery class I teach, I just love seeing the transformation of not just the chair projects, but the students themselves. [...]
I’m Dreaming of a Neon Christmas: Fearless Fabric Compositions for Upholstery
It's Christmas morning, 1960-something. I created this quilted piece from a sari scrap that reminded me of my childhood family's christmas tree I [...]
52 Artists Project
Are you an artist, or just following instructions? - Seth Godin Beach Art image ©Andres Amador. Click the photo to learn more Mr Godin [...]
Before & After: Funky 50s Flexsteel Sectional Sofa Upholstery Project
You just can't go wrong with a low slung mid-century sectional sofa with kidney bean cushions and good solid 'bones'. Retro-weave turquoise wool with flame [...]
Aspen Leaf Chair with Custom Textile Design
This chair is elegantly clothed in a signature textile design by Carla Pyle. Inspired by nature, silk aspen leaves meander across the back and seat, recalling [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 3 – Fabric Selection
You've evaluated and confirmed the structural integrity of your project in Step 1 and measured it to determine fabric yardage requirement in Step 2. Now [...]
Oak Leaf Ottoman – Signature Textile Design & Organic Upholstery
Nature inspired silk leaves by textile designer Carla Pyle grace this sweet little restored oak ottoman. Upholstery includes pure, non-toxic and organic materials including natural [...]
Edward Wormley Drexel Precedent Chair
In 1947, Edward Wormley brought his creative talents to the Drexel Heritage furniture company to create Precedent. The collection was called Precedent because “it promised to [...]
The Avatar Chair
Nature inspired silk leaves by textile designer Carla Pyle grace this restored 1940s bentwood chair. Upholstery is done with non-toxic and organic materials including natural jute, [...]
Customized Milton Rocking Chair – walnut arms & base
This uniquely modern-styled Milton Rocker from Living Home Furniture's organic furniture line was custom built to be two inches taller than the standard Milton Organic Rocking [...]