I posted this Before & After on Design Sponge a couple of years ago, but I never had the chance to show how I did it. You can figure out the paint part, obvi, but here's how I actually tufted the seat. Enjoy! More

After looking at some of the tools needed for basic upholstery last week, you might want to try your hand at your very own "Before and After" upholstery project. To help guide and inspire you we have gathered some great tutorials and inspiring posts from around the Internet. Happy re-upholstering!

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We toured Rachel Craven's home a couple of months ago and it was filled with homemade curtains and linens. Fortunately for us, you can now find her wares at Heath Ceramics' Los Angeles, where they are currently being featured, and on her online shop. More

This isn't your average DIY; I can't give you simple step-by-step instructions or promise that you can get this done on a Saturday afternoon. After all, these chairs took me months to complete. More

After shifting around some furniture in my home last year, I found myself looking for a small, interesting table. Inspired by ottomans from Anthropologie that were beautiful but cost hundreds of dollars, I ended up making something similar but one-of-a-kind for just $20. More

When you start a new upholstery, sewing or quilting project, of course you buy exactly the right amount of fabric, always do just one project at a time, and clear out the scraps when you're done so there's no extraneous fabric, right? Yeah, I can hear you laughing from here. A wild fabric stash is an untamed beast that will eat your entire house if you let it, but don't worry, it can be tamed. More

Not to get all Ken Burns on you, but I'm a bit of a history geek, and this past fall we featured a modern take on a George Washington portrait, which got me thinking about modern interpretations of classic Americana. I know, I'm a blast at a party. Anyway, since Lincoln's birthday is February 12 and President's Day is coming up too, let's start with the mod presidential portrait. More

If, like me, you have been thinking of undertaking a re-upholstery project you might want to take a look at the tools needed before you start. I have learned that there are several specialized tools that will make the job a lot easier, and depending on the type of upholstery, you might consider acquiring or borrowing some or all of them.

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Happy Drawing Fabric Collection
• $12.99/yard
• Cloud9 Fabrics

Last summer I was excited to find out that Cloud9 Fabrics would be releasing fabrics featuring imagery from Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals. Good news - it's shipping out this month. You can view the entire collection at Cloud9 and inquire about purchasing it at your favorite fabric shop. (Harts Fabrics is taking pre-orders.)

If you're looking for a way to add a bit of texture, color, and pattern while incorporating a piece with cultural significance, these looks integrating Navajo rugs and blankets might be right for you. More