Check out JoMar's in North Philly, but stop in regularly on the same day over a couple of weeks -- they often have a really good selection of upholstery-weight fabrics, but it depends on what their...
I agree that it looks like a crochet hook. My family's brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn was also built at the turn of the last century. When my parents remodelled in 1963, opening the chimney re...
I suggest you contact Harry Zarin fabrics, maybe forward them this article; they have a huge decorating fabric store on the lower East Side here in Manhattan. Betcha they have something close to wh...
numbskull, this is a Brooklyn princess speaking. It's a terrific opportunity to make them feel sorry for you and take you shopping. And/or even a $50 Target gift card would help.
In t...
You can find worm castings at the Union Square Greenmarket (sold by an East Village Co-op) on Saturdays at least and, I think on Wed. as well. I think they also sell compost, both at low prices. ...
I agree on the mass-market provenance, probably mid-late 60's (because of the flame-stitch pattern on the fabric.)
Which flea market did you find this at? Good catch!
I work at a college in upper Manhattan, and some of faculty recommended this place to me; they've been maintaining my sewing machines for years (the last time I had an overhaul it was $75, but that...
Not an inexpensive store, but you get what you pay for every time -- and their staff are marvelous. They're used to dealing with fashion students, so they don't laugh if you blanche at prices -- an...
Is it the idea of putting a sheet of glass in back of the stove or sink as a backsplash, so the wall doesn't get icky? My great-aunt did that a long time ago, but with a sheet of oilcloth on the w...
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Whoa! LOTTA dusting!
Also do the Chinatown bus to Manhattan and check out Zarin's at Allen and Grand Streets (at the northern end of Chinatown.)
Check out JoMar's in North Philly, but stop in regularly on the same day over a couple of weeks -- they often have a really good selection of upholstery-weight fabrics, but it depends on what their...
I agree that it looks like a crochet hook. My family's brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn was also built at the turn of the last century. When my parents remodelled in 1963, opening the chimney re...
Can someone I.D. the duvet fabric?
I suggest you contact Harry Zarin fabrics, maybe forward them this article; they have a huge decorating fabric store on the lower East Side here in Manhattan. Betcha they have something close to wh...
numbskull, this is a Brooklyn princess speaking. It's a terrific opportunity to make them feel sorry for you and take you shopping. And/or even a $50 Target gift card would help. In t...
Sorry, that's in Manhattan.
You can find worm castings at the Union Square Greenmarket (sold by an East Village Co-op) on Saturdays at least and, I think on Wed. as well. I think they also sell compost, both at low prices. ...
I agree on the mass-market provenance, probably mid-late 60's (because of the flame-stitch pattern on the fabric.) Which flea market did you find this at? Good catch!
I work at a college in upper Manhattan, and some of faculty recommended this place to me; they've been maintaining my sewing machines for years (the last time I had an overhaul it was $75, but that...
(jumping up and down, waving hanky madly) Gimmegimmegimme! I want it i want it i want it! (Bowing grandly) thin kyew, berry mush!
Not an inexpensive store, but you get what you pay for every time -- and their staff are marvelous. They're used to dealing with fashion students, so they don't laugh if you blanche at prices -- an...
Is it the idea of putting a sheet of glass in back of the stove or sink as a backsplash, so the wall doesn't get icky? My great-aunt did that a long time ago, but with a sheet of oilcloth on the w...
Can anyone ID the framed print on the LH wall? Thanks!
What are the rocking chair and dining room chairs called (with the woven strap seats.) Are those Amish products?
Where's the liquidation store?
This shop seems to repair anything houshold and mechanical, and really well: Crown Vacuum Service (212) 663-8968 2792 Bway 108th, New York, NY 10001