Here is the final result of my furniture upholstery class! Meet my ottoman. We finished last week. The last class reminded me a lot of the first class, with the teacher's assistant helping with (or let's be honest, doing) the steps that went over my head. I'd stand alongside watching and feeling completely inadequate. I did learn how to sew with a crazy curvy upholstery needle. Once again, I found out (the hard way) that everything in upholstery is super precise. I do love my little handmade Orla Kiely ottoman though (made from an Orla Kiely for Target tablecloth.) It's nice to have a spot to put your feet up. But I can say with all certainty that this Jen is not cut out for upholstery.
I couldn't resist signing up for this tie dye workshop that starts on Monday. I'm just now following through on my 2009 resolution to take a few fun classes that speak to me. I'm going to learn the methods behind tie dyeing. I have a feeling this class will be way more mellow than my crash course in upholstery. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and play with fabrics and dyes. I'm also looking forward to meeting one of my favorite textile designers, Lena Corwin, since she's hosting the workshop at her house. So nice to have something to look forward to on a Monday (mental note: book more fun activities on Mondays.)
