upholstered headboard with nail detail

My next home project is something I've been wanting to do for a while.  I love the idea of an oversize upholstered headboard with nail detail.  I am currently trying to decide what fabric and shape I want.  Hubby is very talented and I'm sure could make whatever shape I desire...I'm just not sure about my upholstering skills, so we'll see on that.  As for fabric, I saw a few that I liked on Ballard Designs:
      

 

 

Thoughts? They would go on something like this:

or this:

I have to say, I really like the leopard.  It's small enough to be a neutral but I really don't think that husband will go for leopard...even though it would look so good! (Our bedding is white with a monogram in the center of the duvet...picture it and let me know your thoughts.) 

Happy Labor Day Weekend...xoxo

Note to self: remember that you are in NH. People may be shocked by leopard...