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Home Again

Jiggety jig. I never intended to start this business. I fell into it. My second child arrived and I continued to love being a full time mom. Easy. Literally.

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings is a furniture refurbishing and home decor workroom as well as a retail store offering fabric and trimmings from 20+ companies, curated vintage treasures, furniture, and houseplants. When my first child was born, I left my position as a high school English teacher to stay home with him. One day in 2015, someone was looking for a dresser on a Facebook buy-sell-tra

de page, and I had an old one collecting dust in the basement. She bought it and was thrilled. The next week, when another woman was searching for an antique bed, I showed her a picture of one I’d seen at Habitat For Humanity ReStore, one of my favorite secondhand furniture haunts. She sent me a message saying that it was the perfect style, but could I paint it for her? I didn’t have anything planned that weekend, so I agreed. All those spindles made me want to pull out my hair. I think when all was said and done I made about $.01/hour after buying materials. And it just snowballed from there. People heard that there was this crazy lady in Bayside who would paint furniture for practically nothing, and they sent me their treasures to refresh. Since my humble beginnings in the basement and garage where I was little more than your average Pinterest-junkie, my skill set and knowledge have increased 100-fold. At least. I started with simple painting projects, but true to my roots in education, I've dug deeper and learned about the balance between science and art when refinishing wood furniture. I have grown to appreciate the craft of upholstery, practicing tufting until my thumbs bleed and experimenting with antique and modern materials, from hay and horse hair to high resiliency foam and down feathers. And when I needed to figure out the height of a trapezoid bench cushion, I reached all the way back to my junior high school days and dusted off the pythagorean theorem from Mr. Just's pre-algebra class. That's dedication. Through this journey I've called on countless resources, from online tutorials, to my faithful friends at the hardware and foam stores, and a lot of trial and error, all for a single purpose - creating a quality product for my clients. Getting my hands dirty and seeing the delight on a family's faces when I send their transformed family heirlooms home again are the rewards I reap. I may have moved the business away from home and into a proper workshop filled with an eclectic mix of durable upholstery fabrics and weathered hand tools, but my three munchkins constantly remind me why being home again will always be so sweet. When we return from an adventure, I sing, “Home again, home again…” and they chime in, “Jiggety jig!”

Ultimately, I am a crazy furniture lady, and I find joy in the challenges and stories that come through the workshop door. With every piece I refurbish, there is something new to learn, and I'm always up for the challenge. If you've previously requested information about a project, you know that I end each estimate by saying - If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm happy to help in any way I can. And I really am. If I can answer your questions, reupholster your sofa, or help you select fabric for your own DIY adventure, I would love to help.

~ Kristina

01/28/2025

Perfect corners going Home Again daily. How can we help YOU?

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings
3728 N Fratney St, Milwaukee
414.800.4051

Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

01/21/2025

With Megan's design assistance, Rocky has himself a brand new living room, complete with coordinating doggie bed! The textured gray fabric has a soft hand and is protected from any messes Rocky might throw at it by FibreGuard. Its cool tone is complemented by the warm topstitched leather from Charlotte Fabrics.

Whether it's one piece or a whole room, we love to help bring your vision to life. Stop in to share your ideas and get the ball rolling.

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings
3728 N. Fratney St, Milwaukee
Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

01/19/2025

It only takes a small fabric remnant to make a gorgeous pillow!

01/18/2025

We love recommending for their delicious crepes and cozy atmosphere, but it's the wallpaper that makes me go 😍. Why choose one when you can have them all?

Come browse our wallpaper sample library to start on your own wall quilt today.

Home Again
3728 N. Fratney St, Milwaukee
Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

01/17/2025

We love when visitors to our new store come in and say, "I miss you at your old location, but we're loving Wonderland Bookshop"!

Shorewood is lucky to have such a cute corner shop, and while we were sad to leave our quaint corner, we're happy we could help dress their new children's bookstore with drapery and cushions, leaving a little bit of Home Again at Downer and Capitol.

Wonderland Bookshop
4001 N. Downer Ave, Shorewood
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm

01/16/2025

We have a mystery on our hands! We found this card in one of the shopping bags that was given to us to reuse along with something else that we'd like to return to its rightful owner. If you think you might know who Uncle Adam and Auntie Rese wrote this card to, stop by the store.

01/15/2025

With a simple ticking stripe fabric, the gathered skirts really steal the show with these slipper chairs.

01/14/2025

Here's the thing about our upholsterer, Kate - I can put any project in front of her, and whether she's done 1 or 10 of them, she'll put her head down, figure it out, and knock it out of the park. To start with bare frames for these pieces and fabricate new foam, upholster in black vinyl, diamond tuft curved backs, and perfectly-space decorative nails is a true challenge. Kate rose to the occasion, as I knew she would, and the result is beautifully refurbished antique seating that is ready for the next generation. Kate just celebrated her 3-year anniversary with Home Again, and I am eternally grateful that she came to join me in that tiny, cold Grafton workshop because it's been amazing to see her skills expand. Cheers to three years!

01/13/2025

It's National Sticker Day, and we have stickers worthy of celebration!

01/12/2025

When the world feels too chaotic, I take great comfort in the perfect order of the sample thread chart. ❤

01/11/2025

2024 By the Numbers

11 employees making the magic happen
68 fabric remnants sold
145 custom pillows sewed for clients
281 projects completed
321 project estimates written
1,114 yards of fabric sold
1,819 fabric samples checked out of the library
2,892 items in inventory at the end of the year
4,500 more square feet of store and workroom space at the new location

We can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for us.

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings
3728 N. Fratney St, Milwaukee
Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

01/09/2025

For the first time in 4-years, we have a complete set of fully functional dining chairs at our house - new paint, padding, and seriously durable fabric from pollacktextiles.

12/23/2024

The store will be closed from 12.23.24-1.8.25 to give our employees time to celebrate the holidays and also to complete annual inventory. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

12/21/2024

At the end of the year, we have to inventory every item in the store, so we've put everything on sale to lighten the workload. Come shop December 18-22 and take 20% off everything in the store (up to $100 off) - pillows, in stock fabric, linens, table settings, candles, furniture, artwork, and gifts galore. EVERYTHING!

12/20/2024

Ugly Christmas sweater upholstery? We approve!

Whatever you'll be celebrating, we want to put you in the holiday sprint with 20% off everything in the store (up to $100 off). And with each purchase, you can be entered into a drawing for a $50 Home Again gift card. Or, bring in a food donation for Kinship and you can also be entered to win. Let’s clear the inventory and stock the donation bin!

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings
3728 N Fratney St, Milwaukee
Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

12/19/2024

Whether you’re setting a table, buying a gift, treasure hunting for yourself, or just looking for a new place to explore, stop in to Home Again this week. Everything in the store is 20% off (up to $100 discount). Everything.

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings
3728 N Fratney St,
Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-3

Address

3728 N. Fratney Street
Milwaukee, WI
53212

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

http://www.homeagainmilwaukee.com/

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We are back! Our amazing team of store employees counted 2,892 inventory items and refreshed the store, so it’s brand new for the New Year. Stop in and say hello, browse the fabric library, or find a houseplant to brighten your winter day. Wednesday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-3. 3728 N Fratney Street.

It makes a difference. Shop small. Shop local. Shop woman-owned. Shop Home Again.

Happy Hallo-who-who-ween! Fly down to the store today - if you're wearing a costume, you'll get 20% off your purchase of in-stock merchandise (up to $100).

Over the last year, our sweet client has been downsizing and picking her favorite pieces to make the move. When I visited her new place, I was thrilled to see the fruits of our workroom in every corner. From the placemats made with her mother’s fabric remnants to the bedspread, tablecloth, pillows, chairs, tassels, and benches - we are honored to have helped her make this her new home. #upholstery #upholsteryshop #upholsterymilwaukee #sewingworkshop #downsizing #downsizingseniors #custompillows

Thank you Dale Jones from @djnolimitcarpentry for all you did to help with the renovation. #carpenter #rénovation #storefrontrenovation #upholsteryshop #fabricstore #milwaukeeupholstery #giftshop #finishcarpentry #milwaukeerenovation

It's a Home Again fieldtrip...choochoo!