July 2008

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    METALgrommets.com developed GROMMETsizer, a heavy-duty vinyl template for sizing grommets, ropes, cables and barbs. Users determine the size of grommets by the identity and flange. The GROMMETsizer is made from clear vinyl to lay over the project. It includes a chart with dimensions for grommets, centering rule in both centimeters and inches, and a common [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Sand Sea and Air Interiors, San Juan, Puerto Rico This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the salon/dinette upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved creating an alternative look over wooden walls, where wallpaper peeled. The client wanted a new look for the sofa frame, chairs and cornice panels. The solution was [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Custom Canvas of Charleston Inc., N. Charleston, S.C. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the salon/dinette upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, added a family room feel with a “couch” area in the salon instead of a dinette. Comfort was the husband’s priority; colorful island interior was the wife’s priority. Creating [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    The Nautical Needle, Holland, Mich. The client for this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the state room upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, wanted clothing storage bags attached to the wall of the state room, and a comforter and pillows. When making the bags, there was an angle on every side, [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Needle Loft Inc., Kemah, Texas This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the cockpit upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, called for the replacement of all flybridge cushions. The purpose was to make more comfortable and more water-resistant cushions. The cushions were unique because they were constructed of reticulated (dry fast) foam [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Afton Marina & Yacht Club, Afton, Minn. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the cockpit upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved a complete upholstery recover for the cockpit of a 40-foot Trojan. The client needed to have the upholstery replaced, due to seam separation and fabric deterioration. The client also [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved exterior bow sunbathing and seating cushions, and cushions for the aft chairs. The client was looking for an updated look to the exterior cushions on the boat. The matching of [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Sand, Sea and Air Interiors, San Juan, Puerto Rico This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the complete interior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, called for the creation of functional and comfortable seating and sleeping interiors. The saloon seating was reconfigured from the original space. Fiberglass ballast tanks were built to [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Lorenzo Canvas, Pompano Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved replacing all the cockpit cushions and side coamings with new fabric, foam and plastic, and recovering the helm station seats. The old vinyl was dirty and cracking; the wood was rotted [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2008

    Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the complete interior upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved the design and completion of an entire interior makeover. Seafarer Canvas consulted with the client to conceptualize and fabricate a uniform design scheme that could be implemented in all facets of [...]