regarding facebook upholstery...how does one access that? I am a complete FB novice. I am a member, but do not have any experience with using it at all.
Log in to FB, then visit the links below. Then click on the "join" button.
Then wait for approval by the group administrator.
This one is comprised of the old gang from Carr's Corner:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/344139459006836/
Kim or Jack will approve you if they already recognize you as an upholsterer. Or if your personal FB page identifies you as one.
Here's one that has a heavy concentration of UK based upholsterers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/582682581756217/1050301928327611/?notif_t=group_comment_reply
Here's another group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/550519628344828/
And another:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/204031966402401/
And here's one recently created by Steve Terry that is for upholstery business owners only (no hobbyists or DIYers)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1681951842040121/
If you have trouble getting approved, send me a PM and I'll try to add you (pending administrator's approval).