u/SpindleSnap

My aunt recently gifted me an extra printer’s tray she had. I’ve been working on carefully cleaning it to get rid of any dust (especially lead dust) while keeping the lovely aged look intact. Cleaning every little cubby has been a labor of love!

Then, my grandma decided to take down her own trinket shelf. She gifted me a box of her trinkets and what a treasure trove! I’ve been going through the box and picking my favorites. I’d like to keep them all in theory, but I also want my collection to be my own and not just a copy of hers, you know?

I may keep the extras in a box while I decide, but they may eventually end up at a trinket exchange where others can enjoy them.

I especially love the little glass bottles and tiny brass lantern! I’m so excited to get this on the wall!

Thank you to the folks who commented on my first attempt (3rd pic) to let me know how I could improve the appearance!!

I’m much happier with my second attempt, though I find the corners very tricky and I might redo them.

What I learned:

1. Pull tighter!! Someone on my first post said** **“Being new, you probably can’t pull hard enough to pull too tight” and I took that to heart. I’m sore today, you upholsterers are strong!

2. Start in the middle and pull the fabric down and to the left or right, going in small bites. I did start in the middle, but the videos I watched only said to keep tension. Pulling to the side really helped eliminate wrinkles so I could gather all the excess in the corner.

3. The cushion was too big for the frame. I think I added extra on all sides instead of just the front. I cut the cushion down to the size of the frame (leaving only a little excess in the front).

4. I tried different corner techniques and had the best results with a double pleat.

Four more chairs to go!

Hello! I’m working on my first reupholstery project. I got some chairs on Facebook marketplace with stained, sad seat cushions. I got good foam, Dacron wrap, and upholstery fabric to give them new life.

I’m not happy with my first attempt. As you can see, I’m struggling with puckering and some lumpiness.

The YouTube videos said to pull it tight but the fabric is a little stretchy and I wonder if I’m pulling it too tight? Any ideas as to what I’m doing wrong and techniques to make it all smoother?

Thanks so much for lending your expertise!

Got engaged and I’m just buzzing! And I’m so happy with how the ring came out!

This is a “Build your own” ring from Oore Jewelry. It’s the Harbor setting in 14k gold customized with 4 prongs instead of 6, and a 1ct opalescent sapphire from her collection of stones. The side stones are lab diamond and aquamarine. Size 5.5.

I had so much fun picking out and designing the ring. I thought I would give my boyfriend (fiance!!!) some options to choose from, but I learned that I had strong opinions and a clear vision of what I wanted. I ultimately designed it and gave him the info and he executed the vision with Oore.

It was a little nerve wracking not seeing any CAD or mockup but I trusted in her incredible craftsmanship and hoped my vision would come together well!