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New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL

November 6, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Congrats to Bob and Rana Bagliere, who recently opened All Stitch Upholstery and Embroidery in Newton, Illinois. The couple has 28 years of experience in the business – trimming everything from cars to boats, and even rockstar tour busses. … [Read more...] about New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL

El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop

August 15, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop

Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors

May 24, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a dying trade needs to check out Edge Automotive Interiors and meet the 26-year-old trimmer behind it, Stephen Palmer. He's only been in the trade four four years, but his work is that of a seasoned pro. With expert craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and an impeccable attention to detail, Stephen is quickly making a name for himself … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors

Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection

May 14, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Quick, someone call American Pickers! The Wall Street Journal reports that AutoMat Auto Interiors & Tops of Long Island, New York is housing a multi-million dollar art collection of  Man Ray – "a pioneering photographer and Jazz Age colleague of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí". … [Read more...] about Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection

Car Warriors Features Tennessee Trimmer

March 14, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

If you happened to catch "Car Warriors" on Speed TV last Wednesday, you saw East Tennessee auto upholstery expert Rick McGuire of McGuire’s Custom Interiors design, make and assemble a hot rod interior in only 48 hours. … [Read more...] about Car Warriors Features Tennessee Trimmer

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