Upholstery & Sewing I learned how to upholster at a very young age. I was encouraged by my mother to help with the family business and I started by hand caning chairs and sewing. My father is a master cabinet maker with incredible finishing skills. My mother could do anything from beautiful upholstery and sewing to being a fabulous cook at home. I learned from the many wonderful and talented people that my parents hired to work for them, one of them being Camille Fidanza, a true master in his profession of upholstery. I use many of his tools in my studio; he is still guiding me every day. Recycled Feed Bags: On our property in the country, we have chickens and goats. The feed bags are so durable and I thought that I could sew them into market bags to use while picking up our groceries.