Office/Dining Room Update - PART 2

After painting the walls and updating the office furniture, the dining section of this room could use some help. The settee fabric has got to go.Thanksgiving, 2008In November, I bought a few yards of a Paul Kaufmann floral upholstery fabric (see above) at a fabric store closing liquidation. I used it to reupholster a settee I bought [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:35:00

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Notes on my headboard...

So many of you commented on the headboard in my guestroom. Thanks for all of your wonderful comments!! ... . :)**The fabric is upholstery fabric that I bought in a big roll (at 75% off) when Hancock Fabric was going [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:49:00

Stain Remover For Upholstery Fabric

Upholsteries are important part of interior. They add value to the design of your home ... stained when it comes into contact with a rusty metal. Rust cleaners can help you clean the fabric [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 06:02:12

Samples

In a blitzkrieg of productivity, today I got the sample warp beamed, threaded, sleyed, woven, wet-finished, and dried.  Here are the results: [ ... comes in second, but I think the braid gives a cleaner “line” for making a coat.  Unfortunately most ... - it had the texture of upholstery fabric, very stiff.  Washing it, more of the same.  But after I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:16:26

A Bit of Organization

I have a husband who has a lot of...well...stuff. Hunting stuff. Dog parephanilia. There are leashes and brushes, bullets and earplugs ... some upholstery tacks and taked some fabric to cover the cluttered mess so that no matter if my sweet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 23:58:00

TRINA TURK Flutter Sleeve Bonita Dress

Taught to sew by her Japanese mother at the age of 11, California native Trina Turk has transformed her childhood passion into a fashion following ... upholstery fabrics, a wholesale men's line (a sub-brand aptly named Mr. Turk) & beachy items [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:36:00

Happy New Year!

Hi all!  I'm feeling a little nostalgic and wistful today as we enter 2009.  One reason is this: ... of the stocking, and the trim at the top is a bunch of upholstery fabric sample swatches sewn together [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 18:08:08

THE WEEKENDER

Featured: Lex Trip BagSo this weekend will have you jetting off to the coast for sun & surf? For a weekend excursion you need a quick trip bag ... . 1.5m of nylon webbing, 2″ 50mm wideheavy-duty thread1 yd. 0.9 m of upholstery weight fabric [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:38:24

It’s not easy being green, cars & couture version

Two funny items: Via Ed’s podcast: Eric Massa’s Wild Ride, or It’s Not Easy Being Green (in 4 Cars) ... . The dress is made from upholstery fabric and 12,000 glued-on pieces of crushed glass. The dress occasionally [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:40:58

Tech and Entertainment On Wheels: The Limited Edition Scion XB Release Series 6.0

The Scion XB Release Series 6.0 (xB RS 6.0) is a limited edition vehicle with a production run of only 2,500 vehicles ... with adjustable height• First-aid kit• Front sport bucket seats with fabric upholstery• Multi-information display• [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:00:00

Tips for Creating a Home Office You’ll Love to Work In

Tips for Creating a Home Office You’ll Love to Work In Posted in January 18th, 2009 Category: ... is personal and extremely important. Since you can’t paint, decorate with fabric. Curtains, upholstery [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:32:12

Quick and easy upholstery cleaning tips

Does the idea of a soggy sofa leave you wishing for other alternatives to hiring Fort Worth upholstery cleaners? ... cleaners relied upon steam which soaks into the fabric and underlying padding of the furniture ... your furniture more prone than ever to further stains. Tame the Toxins – Avoid upholstery cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:43:49

How To Recycle Your Old Fabrics.

From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning And Leather Cleaning In Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Slane, Navan, ... to the international effort of finally cleaning the waste on this planet. If they cannot be sold in charity shops [more...]

Date: 2008-05-17 17:20:00

DIY’er Alert: New organic fabrics from Mod Green Pod

I’ve been getting the itch lately ... like upholstery, cushions, pillows, curtains and pretty much anything else you can think of. I’ve been wanting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:07:51

Vintage Silk for Chic Green Style

A woman’s purse is akin to a man’s tie - add a new one to an old outfit and it’s new once again. Well, almost ... with vintage silk fabric. This purse has class with just a touch of bohemian warmth. The thick upholstery [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:59:39

A Few Tricks On Doing Upholstery Cleaning

Upholstery cleaning can be a tricky job. It can be scary and quite difficult at the same time ... object is very hard to clean. Most carpet cleaning services do not take the risk or only choose ... an extraction. Once testing is done for wet cleaning, thoroughly vacuum the fabric to remove loose [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 04:48:49

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