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  • Reupholstered Armchair from Calico Corners | Making it Lovely

    Reupholstering My Floral Chair with Calico

    Sponsored by Calico I loved my loud floral armchair. It was a floor model, and there was a small rip…
    October 12, 2021
  • Protecting Light-Colored Upholstery

    Protecting Our Upholstery

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand blogger ambassador. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were…
    January 27, 2016
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a…
    November 12, 2013
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2" tear along…
    August 4, 2011
  • Reupholstered Armchair from Calico Corners | Making it Lovely

    Reupholstering My Floral Chair with Calico

    Sponsored by Calico I loved my loud floral armchair. It was a floor model, and there was a small rip in the linen fabric when…

    October 12, 20213 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Protecting Light-Colored Upholstery

    Protecting Our Upholstery

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand blogger ambassador. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. Remember the…

    January 27, 201611 comments'D' for Decorating, Crafty (& Handy), Double Parlor
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a staple in the center, pull…

    November 12, 2013313 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2″ tear along the top (not along a…

    August 4, 201144 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy), Living Room
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