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

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 18-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-trad

e 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

11/20/2024

Look what was waiting for me when I got home tonight - a box of handmade joy from Sheridan, Wyoming! I’m so excited to have magnets and pins from calamity_books going to the store tomorrow morning. Thanks so much Camille for sharing your artwork, creativity, and handiwork!

11/15/2024

Let us help you dress your holiday table.

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

11/13/2024

Join us for the first BYOB gathering and enjoy food, fellowship and good books all in our cozy Home Again.

11/13/2024

On this World Kindness Day, make a grocery run. Pasta Sauce is the item of the week for the Kinship Community Food Center. Grab a few extra jars on your grocery run, bring them to Home Again, and help support your community. Let's cover all the babies in Milwaukee in pasta sauce!

* Reminder - expired food cannot be donated. And don't forget that we're happy to pick up donations as well. Please call to coordinate. 414.800.4051

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

11/12/2024

They sold out in the first two days, but more Love signs are coming! You can call or stop in to buy yours and start spreading the love. Signs are $25 and we will donate $5 to Kinship Community Food Center for each sign purchased.

11/11/2024

She's ready to carry her next knitting project in style with a makeover in Fabricut "Sweet Caroline" fabric.

11/10/2024

If you're looking for unique lamps and light fixtures, roar into the store and we can help realize your vision with refurbished vintage lighting.

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

11/09/2024

I am especially proud of this project right in my own home. My middle munchkin now has a rainbow quilted headboard that we made one square at a time with fabric scraps and discontinued fabric samples. Top it off with new throw pillows, and you have my tween's dream bedroom.

11/08/2024

Feeling cozy on a fall day

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

11/07/2024

This tropical cushion goes on for days.

11/07/2024

There are a lot of emotions swirling in the world today, but at Home Again, we know that LOVE will triumph. If you'd like to join us in this proclamation, you can purchase these yard signs at the store for $25, and for each sign purchased, we will donate $5 to Kinship Community Food Center. And of course if you'd like to donate non-perishable food and hygiene items, you can drop those off at the store as well. Thank you for helping cultivate love at Home Again.

11/06/2024

It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for me to remind you that hunger knows no zip code. Peanut and other nut butter is the item of the week for the Kinship Community Food Center. Grab a few extra jars on your grocery run, bring them to Home Again, and help support your community. There are so many smiley face snacks to be made!

* Reminder - expired food cannot be donated. And don't forget that we're happy to pick up donations as well. Please call to coordinate. 414.800.4051

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

11/05/2024

Fall stripes on a newly upholstered rocking chair

11/05/2024

We are enjoying introducing the public to our new Home Again.

Home Again Fabric and Furnishings in Milwaukee is your one-stop shop for furniture refurbishing, vintage home decor, houseplants, and so much more.

11/03/2024

Reupholstered with red vinyl to vintage perfection.

11/02/2024

New jute, springs, burlap, padding, fabric and cording to complement a newly sanded and oiled frame.

11/01/2024

Barstools and dining chairs are expensive to purchase new, making reupholstery a great option.

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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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