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No, but I want to try one. I'm going to follow Little green notebook's instructions. She has some really nice tutorials on tufting and upholstering ottomans.

@Mrs. J: that looks really good! You are so crafty

@Smurfette: we bought a coffee table on craigslist for 20 bucks, and DH built a frame on the bottom so it wouldn't have a table shape. He drilled the holes for tufting too. I used three inch foam all around and batting over that. I tufted with self covered buttons and waxed thread (get a REALLY long needle) and stapled after to get a deep tuft. I used a staple gun to attach the fabric and batting. I followed these tutorials mostly:

http://sites.homeandgardengroup.com/diy-show-off/8vqy6vh/articles/48722/How-to-turn-a-coffee-table-into-an-ottoman-Inside-Out-Design

http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-tufted-headboard.html?m=1

@Smurfette: Wow, so ambitious! I'm impressed... it's all I can do to figure out how to have IKEA furniture delivered without paying their $80 delivery fee.

Wish I had your DIY skills!

@Mrs. J: That is amazing! Maybe I can see if my DH can do this though Im awful at fabrics

@Mrs. Chocolate: thanks!!!!!

I didn't make one, but I recovered one. My mom gave me an old ugly ottoman she had in storage, and I recovered it in a fun fabric. It was super easy, and I think it turned out really cute. Thrift stores and yard sales always have ugly ottomans for sale. All you need is fabric and a staple gun.