Fabric Friday

This week I have a fabric on my worktable that is exciting and beautiful….Fabric Friday worthy !

It’s called “Tribal Thread” and the pattern reminds me of an antique suzani.

The colors are wedgewood blue, sky blue and cream with raised embroidered emblems in Federal Blue. Because of the embroidery, the whole curtain will be sewn by hand and lined in blackout lining so the threads  don’t show through in the sunlight.

These panels will also have a 2” border of blue linen down the leading edges and Euro pleats at the top.

They are going to be keeping me company in the workroom for quite a while ………….. good thing they’re so pretty.

Do you love it ?

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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.

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.

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:

Funky shape and fat cord:

Smooth border:

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

Romantic Sheers

Did you miss me ? I really missed all of you and blogging but I had a record breaking month ! There just wasn’t enough hours in the day to sew and blog.  We just installed these sheers in a bedroom yesterday, they are scalloped and hung from medallions with ribbon.

We treated the bay window in pairs and the single window was tied back to one side.

The medallions are by Select and the finish is Parchment but they are available in lots of colors…………..

I have a little time to blog because I just got back from urgent care, tried to screw my thumb to the tufted headboard I’m making. OUCH !

I’ll be back tomorrow with pics of the  cushions for the pool house……..

Greek Key Trim

Whether it’s on furniture, rugs, pillows or window treatments …. Don’t we all love the Greek Key design ? It’s classic and timeless but at the same time it’s modern ! My client wanted a clean and simple top treatment to go over her existing wood blinds.

We were thinking about putting 1” stainless nail heads along the bottom of the cornice but when I showed her the Greek Key trim she immediately fell in love.

This one is by Highland Court and is a silk jacquard.  It is inset 3” from the bottom and sides.

Dining Room………..

Living Room………..

Sorry for the blurry pics, I forgot my tripod !

Custom window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. 
Contact me to provide you with up to date window treatments that you are excited about.

Linking to Kim’s Party at Savvy Southern Style