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Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Repair Torn Canvas on a Pop Up Camper

A how to guide on repairing torn canvas on your pop up camper.

What is the Business Model Canvas?

Business models are constantly changing. The way you run your business today might not be the way you’re operating next year.

Condo and Loft Homebuyer's Guide

Find out if these urban abodes are right for you to buy and live in.

How to Hack a Wood Canvas

Is it a box? A frame? An artist's canvas? Let these DIY wood canvas projects inspire your creative spirit.

20 Dream Loft Kitchen Design Ideas

A loft kitchen is mostly classified under the small kitchen categories. Even with its small size, you can design your kitchen to look elegant and bigger. As you are designing...

Loft Bedrooms Ideas and Contemporary Interior Design

A loft bedroom won’t suit every need and certainly, not every home. But they are a great way to gain a lot of extra space at minimal cost with ideas for bedrooms. Recently, the interest in lofts has gained popularity amongst goers and home owners. Exposed flooring and overhead mechanical ductwork bring the contemporary feel ...

How Craft Beer Turned the Can into a Canvas

Great beer is just half the battle. Today’s breweries are tasking artists and designers to make canned beers look as great as they taste.

Clever Ideas for Loft Beds

In apartments where every square foot counts, lofted beds can act as both a stylish and space-saving element..

10 Design Ideas For Your Dream Loft

And if you don't already live in one, you'll want to after seeing these photos.

How to Make a Craft Stick Canvas

Artwork is inspiring to not only artists but crafters alike. It allows for creativity and leaves you with a beautiful piece of work to keep or to gift. What is great about this project is that its on a smaller scale so it won’t take up a lot of time or space. Things you will need: -11 Craft Sticks-Surebonder Dual Temp

When a Horse Becomes a Canvas

Question: What do you get when you place 13 teenage girls, six horses and various art supplies in a round pen with no cell phone access?

Why study the warp and weft of canvases?

Using a combination of ancient and modern techniques, a weaver is providing new insight into the work of master painters

What Is it Like to Be a DC Street Canvasser?

7 Reasons Why Canvas Painting Is Trending

Printing a digital photo is exciting! There is nothing better to see your photography beautifully printed. Memorable and treasured moments of your life are required to stay for the whole life. That is why it

Thinking of a Loft Conversion?

When you need more living space, but don’t want to move, many homeowners start to think about a loft conversion. There’s definite merit to an extra bedroom, maybe with en-suite bathroom…