Does anyone know of upholstery fabric suppliers that might (or do supply) to McCreary Modern? I like one of their fabrics to recover my sofa. My quote is $76 per yard from Hi-Fashion Furniture on behalf of McCreary Modern. I think I might be able to work a 20% discount...but man, we're still talking $60.80 per yard. Yall don't fail me now...you did so good for me on my Hancock & Moore sofa and ottomans through Boyles. Jill

The MG has the advantage of the frame coming with a lifetime warranty (or so says the salesperson). R&B says they'll stand behind their products, and have a great service rep, but no guarantee. The MG frame has "screwed and glued" corners. MM/R&B is stapled and glued. Lifetime warranty means if you make a claim directly with the factory you will have to pay the shipping for any repairs. Better to have a good retailer stand behind it, your "out-of-pocket" expenses will be a LOT less. Further info on the MM/R&B is this: Frame is kiln-dried hardwood, seven-layered engineered, with interlocking mortise and tendon joints, and mitered corner blocks. Seats are "Flexilator" (Tempered steel coil and grid spring platform). Back is webbing with sinuous arc spring, eleven-gauge coil. (None of this means anything to me, a rank novice at this.) Seven layer means plywood. Plywood is strong and stable. It is NOT the traditional manner of making a sofa. Flexilator is a rigid steel grid panel with springs at the back. It operates like a hinge. So when you sit on the sofa, the cushions push down a panel. Known for never squeaking. Its a shortcut method of production. Though I'm not thrilled with the MM construction, R&B has a good reputation and I would feel comfortable buying from them, I think they would do the right thing if you had a problem.

Now, keep in mind that I haven't done this yet since I've only had this very sofa for about a month now. These are the slipcover wash and care instructions I received: We recommend that all slipcovers be professionally cleaned. However, a prewashed fabric may be easily cleaned at home by following these guidelines. Wash entire slipcover on gentle cycle using cold or warm water. Water temperature should not be over 120 degrees. (Always wash entire slipcover to prevent variance). Use a mild detergent. Remove from washer immediately and place in dryer. Dry on low heat, at 120 degrees or less, drier sheets can be used to soften and freshen. Promptly remove from dryer and place back on base to prevent shrinkage and wrinkling. SPOT CLEANING IS NOT RECOMMENDED For even wear we suggest that you rotate and turn your cushions each week. To prevent overall soiling vacuum once a week to remove dust. I hope there is someone out there who has actually done this. I'd also love to hear the outcome. Kristianne

Should last a couple of years, maybe But if you really want a good answer; well its in how its built and the quality of materials. Buying a sofa at Macy's, I doubt they would be of much help for this question.