Pardon the bad poetry, but crewel is a jewel when it comes to upholstering a headboard. The fabric offers intricate patterns and plenty of colors that can easily inspire the rest of the room. Shannah Trail cotton crewel from Vervain (www.vervain.com) enriches the space with autumnal oranges, greens, taupes, and blues.

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