For a hardcore crafter, there may be nothing better than browsing the aisles of a fabric store, running your hands along the different materials and dreaming of your next project. For those times when a brick and mortar store isn't convenient, there are some really nice online options out there, too. These are ten of our favorites. You may find it's just as fun to virtually plan (and execute!) your project. More

This little Ikea bed frame is cute and very economical, but it lacked a certain joie de vivre. With some MDF, batting, stylish fabric, and lots of clever planning, this little frame went from dull to delightful! More

This chair has been in Stephanie's family for generations — she was rocked to sleep in it as a baby, and so was her granddad! She wanted to keep it around as a treasured piece of family history, but she also wanted to give it a little update — the result? A lovely chair with a fabulous new look, ready to rock the next generation… Stephanie's new baby! More

Blame it on Pamela Ball who let her kids decorate her white John Derian sofa with fabric markers back in 2008. After some initial shock, many of us admired her casual attitude and the style juxtaposition of the doodled-on Derian. More

Last week I posted about Joy Cho's photo album of her daughter Ruby's first year. Today I'm sharing another project that captures memories in a completely different way. Click to see how this chair was transformed into a cherished memorial to family.
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Jennifer picked up these chairs last year when she began planning for a dining room makeover. She knew she wanted two armchairs to anchor her dining room set, but wasn't 100% certain how to finish them. As her vision for the space evolved, so too did her vision for these wonderful chairs. More

When Jennifer's friend Karen asked for assistance redoing the bedroom shared by her two sons, Jennifer jumped at the chance to tackle a room for boys. Hoping to update the room while still reusing some existing elements, Jennifer designed a room with classic elements that can grow with the boys. One of the highlights of the room is the pair of upholstered headboards that Jennifer made herself. More

The shopping world is full of good-looking fabrics, which are the key to making the perfect custom pillows and curtains — and whatever else you can dream up and sew. I've narrowed it down to a sampling of 14 fabrics in a mix of quilting, decor, and upholstery weights and a rainbow of colors. More