Saturday, July 9, 2011

Headboard Smorgasbord

Say that 3 times really fast !

I just finished my first diamond tufted headboard. My #1 tip: Don’t drill your thumb nail ! I’ve sewn it with the machine, stapled it to a cornice and now drilled it, hazards of the job I suppose.

tufted headbaord

This one also had a 2” shirred band all the way around the outside.

Traditionally, the diamonds are taller than they are wide, I used 7/8” buttons on this one.

tufted headboard

Beth, at The Stories of A to Z is looking for ideas so here are a few more of my headboards………..

With a double row of nail heads:

Headboard

Funky shape and fat cord:

Headboard

Smooth border:

Headboard

Beth has some great ones posted if you are looking for ideas go to her blog.

7 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Oh my gosh, LOVE that tufted headboard you just finished, Tammy! The fabric is great, too, probably because it matches my own master bedroom! :) I love the others as well. They make such a statement.

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

Tammy, I am in awe! These are amazing! Absolutely stunning!!!
I'm sorry, but I had to laugh about drilling your thumb! I've sewn my fingers, hammered them and probably stapled them but I haven't drilled them yet! But I wouldn't be surprised if I did! I can relate!

Marcy said...

Your work is beautiful. I hear you about the hazards of sewing - be careful! I featured your blog at stylesson today.

Tammy@InStitches said...

Glad you like it Kathy, the thumb is healing nicely ! Thanks for the feature Marcy, so sweet of you !

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

Simply Amazing! Great attention to detail! Janell

LittleBlackHome said...

As usual, your work is gorgeous, Tammy. I love them ALL (the double nailhead is probably my all time favorite, though) and the tufted one is really quite beautiful. Love the added detail of the band.

Karena said...

Tammy your headboard is amazing!! I love it!!Where do you live again?

xoxo
Karena

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