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Originally Posted by Summer

<--- I bought FloralFantasy necklace with the Lotus pendant from Lilith back in June. I absolutely love it. I get tons of compliments on it.

I do lots of little things here and there. I play with clay, stain glass, mosaics, beading, etc. Lately I have been making windchimes out of old things (big into taking something old and broken and making something new and fun). I tend to give things away. I make something wear it or display it someone says they like it I give it to them. Next thing I will make I will take a pic to post it. It is the holidays and right now I am helping my kids make their gifts for family and friends.

Oh Lixy I so wish I had the patience to do upholstering. That is practically the one thing I wish I could do.

I LOVE your sentiment about giving things away Summer! I do something similar. When someone asks me to sew something for them and let them know the price, I can never charge them and I end up just leaving it on their doorstep when they aren't home and somehow never being available to collect when they insist on giving me something for my troubles. LOL! I've lost a lot of money that way...but I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something nice for someone who would have paid an arm and a leg for it elsewhere!

As to the upholstering...I have a distinct advantage because I work at it everyday. I have the materials (foam, welt, zipper, breathers, free textile...etc.) and tools whenever I need them. I'll end up doing most of the prep work at home...but when it comes to the final stapling and sewing, I'll just take it to work and finish the job there on the upholstery floor and on my sewing machine (I have the feet for the machine required for such heavy work). I can see how anyone would think it's fun...but trust me...it's labor intense! I think the worst part is stripping down/tearing off the old stuff to get at the basic parts to see what needs to be replaced. I'd be glad to help you though, Summer...should you ever want to dabble! PM me anytime!