Laurissa's Project

My friend Laurissa and I set a date to get together and work on a project together.  So we met on Veteran's Day.  She wanted to make a fabric-covered headboard for her new place. We went to Scrap Exchange, JoAnn, and Lowe's (and Bean Traders) and spent that Sunday afternoon putting it together.  Check it out!

Laurissa made her own fabric-covered buttons, too!  She is on a DIY binge and has since mounted the headboard, and made four pillow covers for her couch cushions.

I picked up some fabric that day as well.  I couldn't leave JoAnn without finding something to buy.  I  made little quilted coasters.

David and I spent part of Thanksgiving week in Orange Beach, AL.  It was very relaxing trip... David said he stocked up on his zen for the year.  Now we are back in Durham and ready to get more L&L action going.  I have glittered-up some garland, so check the etsy shop soon for more decoration things.

Now it is time for MATTHEW to get here!!

fabric fantasies

OH boy.  Mom and I went to two fabric places recently.

Remnants and Textiles in Haw River NC

Wow.  Talk about fabric heaven!  I was overwhelmed by how many options were present.  I was also shocked at how many I actually liked.  I did not expect a creaky-floored, hard to find place in Haw River to have chic and modern textiles.  It was a pleasant surprise.  They were also very helpful, and I am excited to work with them when I decide on color/pattern/texture for the chair re upholstery projects.

Loomcraft in Burlington NC

Wow.  Another overwhelming lot of bolts and bolts and BOLTS of fabric.  More of a self-serve place, but so many options. I may choose fabric here for the Gunlocke chairs, or maybe pillows or other smaller projects.  They had a good variety of modern & trendy designs (chevron in every color).  Definitely going back here in the future.

Last week, we closed on our refinance of our mortgage (ouch! my savings account!).  So the re upholstery projects are on the back burner for now.  For now we are focused on the holidays ahead.  We have some trips planned and we are really looking forward to spending time with family.  We ARE keeping up with holiday decorations. Check out the ETSY shop... I am adding new things every week!