It sounds like the BiY reupholstery course is going to be a big hit this fall, and is filling up quickly. I’m not surprised – the trend toward refurbishing older pieces continues to gain strength. If re-upholstery is on your to-do list this fall, here’s a date you’ll want to mark down in red.

The Textile Museum of Canada will hold its annual For the Love of Cloth - Decorator Fabric Sale on Friday October 29, from 11 am to 5 pm and Saturday October 30, from 11 am to 3 pm. This is an unbelievable boutique-style sale that features fabulous designer fabrics, unique prints, beads, buttons and lots of rare finds. Keep your eye out for stuff by Pierre Frey, Italian cottons by Osborne & Little, silk brocade from India and indigo prints from Japan and Africa - all at bargain prices.  A great event if you live in or around Toronto, and a reason to visit the T.dot (aka Centre of the Universe) if you don’t.