When was the last time you found yourself doing the very thing you were petrified to do? The first time I was aware of this kind of discomfort was in grade school on book report day. The teacher asked if there were any volunteers. I …
Whenever I find myself in a Marshalls, HomeGoods, Target, or any other touted discount spot, I often see women looking at, or purchasing a single chair or ottoman. I want to run and grab it and throw it back on the shelf, ‘Noooooooo…’ Let’s assess. …
The quick story of this fabulous Conant Ball chair is as follows. When I was first teaching upholstery classes in the basement of my former home, one student brought this chair to reupholster. Even though I provided really clear examples of chairs that would work …
I was searching for something on my laptop and this old post popped up. I believe it was over on ModHomeEc and a number of years ago. What I love is …
This was one thing my dad always had with him when he went off to work. It’s called a folding rule or a zig zag rule. He was a general contractor who built some fabulous homes around our city. He was described as ‘the builder’s …
If you wonder why this is such a gargantuan image, it’s what I have to do in order to add new photos to my Slideshow on the Homepage. Since I don’t change those photos that often, I seem to have to relearn this process every …
Back when I was in sixth grade, I sure don’t remember that the girls I knew even being conscious of helping each other with personal turmoil, let alone collaborative projects. Thank goodness that old model has been turned upside down. In my experience (my workshops), …
Sewing machines were among the first power tools invented. Few people consider the sewing machine a power tool, but it was and is. As for the marketing angle, Singer wanted it to be considered an appliance so that the target market was well defined. …
One thing I hear often from moms with tweens and teens is that they can’t teach their girls how to sew on buttons, shorten a skirt, or repair a piece of clothing. Why? Because they don’t know how to do it themselves. And, at this …
Most folks struggle to see hidden potential in a piece of old, castoff furniture. Often, that’s justifiable. Who would want to throw good money into a piece of junky furniture? Flipping furniture can get pricey, especially if it’s simply a mediocre piece. So, how do …
So you’re ready to admit you’re an addict, eh? Well, don’t feel bad, we all are. Four out of five students admit they have a chair problem by the end of Day 1 of Bootcamp. What’s this all about? I can only speak for myself, …
