I decided to pipe. I was fearful as I took the plunge, but I am so happy I did. God is good to me. I didn’t calculate my piping needs, but just guessed at the home dec store that 30 yards of piping cord would be plenty. Um… it was perfect, with only about 10 [...]

Phase 1 is complete as of last night. Naomi helped me up until dinner time. We got all the rest of the fabric off and most of the staples out. I gave up on getting every one of them out. My knuckles are raw and my palms are very sore, but on we go… After [...]

As of this afternoon, I’ve taken the couch from this to this. I’d say I’m more than half way with the disassembly. I’m down to having to undo the base that goes under the cushions, tipping the couch upside down to release everything stapled down there, and removing the cushion covers. As per the instructions [...]