Blast from the past

A long time ago when I was just starting out I reupholstered this couch. This job was very intimidating. I fussed and fussed over the button tufting, and centering that pattern on the cushion. When it moved to it's new home recently in the west hills and suffered some damage, I was happy to come out and fix it up. I couldn't help but snap a few pics when I was done. I wish I could have taken pictures of the house too, with out seeming like a stalker. Is it weird to be jealous of a couch?


When I did this couch I worked in my garage, and it looked a little like this:


Not so conducive to picture taking ;) COLD in the winter and HOT in the summer. I'm a better off now, but wow I would love to look at this all day:

I'm Baaaaack

New Upholstery Vintage sectional
Originally uploaded by Found on Fremont

I had the best intentions a year or so ago when I posted my first blog. Then the reality of running a retail storefront and a blossoming upholstery business hit me. I am happy to announce that after quite a year, I have come out the other end with an amazing business partner, the shop has expanded, and I now have time to work on upholstery and enjoy it. I vow to take pictures of all the fun projects, they are numerous! Here's a little sectional in grey wool that I really wanted to keep for myself. I had these babies for 8 years after purchasing the tattered pair for $1..........yep that's right $1.00! I moved them a total of 6 times before I got around to upholstering them but I always new they would be SWEET!