Upholstery Inspiration from Rubie Green

Made from 100 percent organic cotton, Rubie Green's upholstery-grade fabrics are printed in the US using water-based, non-toxic inks. Designs are available in a range of modern and classic prints—no beige here. Searching the site, we came across some great ideas for using graphic patterns in your upholstery projects…

Colorful Painted Chairs with Graphic Patterns: East Village Fabric

Classic Lines with an Unexpected Print: Jackie Fabric

Dramatic Upholstered Headboard: Marilyn Fabric

High-Contrast Pillows: Lakeview Fabric

Sunny, Retro Pillows: Tillinghast Fabric

High-Key Pairings: Mary Fabric

Made from high-quality green materials using local production processes, Rubie Green's prints are $90/yard. If you love the look, but the price is too steep, consider using a discount fabric to the same effect.

To get you started, here are a few upholstery how-to's from the AT archives:
• How To: Upholster an Open-Arm Sidechair
• How To: Upholster a Laminate Tabletop
• How To: Make Don and Betty Draper's Mad Men Upholstered Headboard
• How To: Sew an Envelope Pillowcase