Home Decor Sewing & Design Guides

Old spools like this one are fairly common at antique shops and tag sales. I found this one at the Brimfield flea market last year. It says "Bethlehem Strand", and probably held wire rope made at the now defunct Bethlehem Steel in Pennsylvania. I'm going to give it new life by turning it into a rustic ottoman. The top will be removable so it can double as a coffee table.

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Box cushions are commonly found on couches or armchairs, and are used in many other applications like window seats, benches, outdoor seating or even dog beds. They are a simple upholstery project that you can easily customize. In this tutorial, I'll be giving a mid-century modern chair a new look by replacing the cushions. For a simpler way to make cushions with a Velcro closure see our dog bed / outdoor cushion tutorial.

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