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Well week two is upon us and surprise, surprise i haven't made very much progress. I was able to get some of the smaller details figured out though. New hardware ordered, paint colors finalized and now i just need to decide on the wallpaper or wallpaper mural for the main wall and then get going on it!

Confession... I am a habitual ORC "signer-upper". I think I have signed up to do the One Room Challenge at least a half dozen times at this point, but this will be my very first (REAL) One Room Challenge, and I have chosen to give my boring "YAWNdry Room" a major makeover! 

We are down to the number one question that I get about upholstery fabrics...

"What are the best budget friendly upholstery & home fabrics & where can I buy them?"

in case you missed it...

I’ve been keeping track of the TOP FIVE questions I get asked about UPHOLSTERY FABRICS and they are… 

#5 What makes Upholstery Fabrics different than other fabrics?

#4 How can I tell if an Upholstery Fabric is a good quality and going to hold up?

#3 What are the most popular types and patterns of upholstery fabrics?

#2 What are some budget friendly options for Fabrics?

#1 Where can I buy Upholstery Fabrics if I’m not a designer with a wholesale account?

I’ve been keeping track of the TOP FIVE questions I get asked about UPHOLSTERY FABRICS and without further ado, here they are…

Upholstery fabrics are specifically designed to be used for furniture upholstery, providing durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. Over the last little while I’ve been keeping track of the TOP FIVE questions I get asked about UPHOLSTERY FABRICS and without further ado, here they are…

If you're just starting out with upholstery, there are several essential tools that you will want to start collecting or have access to. I always suggest to shop your own garage first, because many of the items on this list you might already have on hand.

I've noticed a pattern developing lately... whenever I share about a DIY or Craft Project or even just something I'm working on in my house, I often get asked the question, "what are your favorite power tools?" Which for me is always a hard question to answer because it really depends on what I'm working on.... or does it? 

Did you know that you can order BULK items from the DOLLAR TREE Website? I didn't know that was even an option till a few years ago. After multiple trips to my local store, (trying to find more of one of my favorite storage solutions,) the cute gal at checkout asked me if I found everything that I was looking for? I, of course had to answer with a sarcastic No, and showed her the boxes I was after. She smiled and said that they always sell out quick but explained that I could order them in bulk on their website. Pretty sure my eyes got so big at learning that information that she could see inside my skull. As soon as I got home I did a deep dive on their website and placed an order that day! This might have been a risky thing for a craft supply hoarder like my self to find out, but oh boy did it help me get my craft supplies organized fast and cheap!

The technical description of Upholstery is - the process of covering furniture or other items with fabric, leather, or other materials to provide a new look, added comfort, or to repair or restore the item.

Which is great to know, but that doesn't really explain much about the When's, Why's and How to go about learning the trade skill of of Upholstery. Lets talk a little bit about the history of upholstery and then get in to the here and now.

There's nothing quite as empowering as walking out of the hardware store with your hands full of tiny pots of paint. For a brief moment you feel like anything is possible and there's this warm glow that gives you the feeling that once you screw off the lid and put paintbrush to the wall that it's going to turn out magnificent. Spoiler Alert: the paint pods are liars. 

Woman Behind the Chair Featuring: Mandi from Vintage Revivals