I don't buy furniture often because I've made or refinished most of what's in my house and the few pieces I've bought were many years ago and were good enough quality that they still look good and work well.

But, the Mrs. would like a new sofa. Fabric, not leather. Maybe it's just the places I've been looking, but it seems like nearly all the fabrics for the product lines are S-coded. Much of it is rayon. I professionally clean upholstery, so yes, I know much S-coded fabric can be water cleaned and rayon can water spot. But right now, I'd give anything for a fashionable WS fabric. I have even considered C.O.M., but even at the trade price, that is not cost effective.

At the current moment, we are shopping for a sofa and I'm making and finishing two Morris chairs and ottomans that I will have custom upholstered by one of my associates.

I'm about ready to start shopping estate sales looking for a nice old sofa and having it reupholstered in a fabric of my choice.

Any suggestions?