The first set of Ripplefold draperies I made was probably about twenty years ago. It was wall to wall and floor to ceiling and it was a cranberry, textured cotton fabric. Yup, it's true, I remember the exact color and texture! Oh, and it was made using blackout lining. And twenty years ago blackout linings [...]
I used to be afraid to sew an invisible zipper next to welt cord ............. until I tried it. And it worked well. And all I was able to see was the zipper pull. And the pillow turned out beautifully, do you agree? An invisible zipper inserted next to self welt cord. After several people [...]
I love a bolster pillow with sunburst ends. Depending on the fabric you use, the ends will either create a pleated sunburst or more casual gathered sunburst as in the photo below. Once you gather the fabric into the center of the bolster pillow ends, you will have a small hole in the center. [...]
Barn style sliding doors are becoming popular in apartments and condos in Atlanta. My son is in need of one of these for a room in his condo. After finding this article on Houzz, I now have no excuse to help him with this. Another project for my to do list! Click Make Your Own [...]
I love it when a designer tells me I'm a genius! That is what designer Deborah Hebert and her client said after hearing I would be able to provide hobbled roman shades valances for the bay window in a breakfast room. The problem, they thought, was the door on the right side which opens into [...]
How To Mix Patterns Like A Pro Mixing fabric patterns can make or break a room design. This article will get you up to speed allowing you to choose just the right fabrics for your rooms.
As a soft home furnishings designer and fabricator, I am passionate about embellishing my creations. This embellishment I call the Flowing Flower Embellishment and I use this on drapery panels, window valances, or pillow covers, just to name a few. The source for my flowing flower inspiration was this picture of a sweater in a [...]