Mark Lambrecht of Exquisite Upholstery in Reedsburg, WI was recently profiled in the local Times-Press – discussing his 35-year career as a second-generation upholsterer, some of the most unique projects he's worked on and the possibility of passing his shop on to his son. If you're as curious as I am about other upholstery shops, give it a read. … [Read more...] about Meet the Man Behind Exquisite Upholstery
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The President’s Transparent Convertible
Here's something you don't see every day. The above article, which appeared in a February 1968 issue of Popular Science magazine, features former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's Lincoln Continental – which was equipped with a transparent convertible top. … [Read more...] about The President’s Transparent Convertible
Blaze at NZ’s Racetech Injures Firefighter
Racetech, New Zealand's premier race-car seat manufacturer and auto upholstery shop, suffered a devastating fire this week in which a fireman suffered serious burns to his back and arms. … [Read more...] about Blaze at NZ’s Racetech Injures Firefighter
How to Choose a Vendor for Your Trim Shop
Hotrod & Restoration Magazine is back with another "Interior Insights" article by Harry Weimann – director of education at WyoTech Blairsville and owner of Weimann’s Interiors in Delmont, PA. In this month's column, he discusses how to choose a vendor – an issue every auto upholstery shop must contend with. … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Vendor for Your Trim Shop
Photo: Hand-Knitted Volkswagen Beetle
We've seen folks upholster the exterior of their cars in chenille, velvet, diamond-pleated vinyl, even genuine leather. But surely this colorful hand-knitted robe for a Volkswagen Beetle takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: Hand-Knitted Volkswagen Beetle
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