Fabric + thread + beads + buttons + wire = WOW! This “Fennel” origami ornament is a perfect example of the end result being greater than the sum of its parts. In just a few minutes, using the simplest of supplies, you can create a beautiful Christmas ornament sure to impress anyone lucky enough to […]
Category: Sewing
Fabric Origami – The Prettiest Ornaments On the Tree!
Origami, the art of folding paper into fanciful shapes, takes on a whole new dimension when it’s done with fabric instead of the tissue paper that’s traditionally used. The silk fabrics that I like to use for origami Christmas ornaments have rich colors and a luscious sheen that looks wonderful when paired with all sorts […]
Nicholas’ Cars and Trucks Quilt
When my 2-1/2 year old grandson, Nicholas, graduated to a toddler bed a few months ago, his mom and I began planning a new quilt to replace the puppy quilt I had made for him when he was a baby. Nicholas, like most little boys, loves cars, trucks, and anything else that has wheels and […]
Trapunto Cornice with Custom Applique + Slipcovers
As a change of pace from talking about sketching, painting, and travel, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been doing in the drapery studio lately. My most recent project gave me a chance to put my embellishment skills to the the test, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. Take a look… Dupioni […]
Cupcakes for Callie
My sweet little granddaughter, Callista Rose, is five months old today! I think she’s just about the cutest baby I’ve ever seen, and her happy personality and great big smile have brightened our lives immeasurably these past few months. I started a baby quilt for her before she was born and finally finished it a […]
Tucks + Quilting + Applique = An Elegant Master Bedroom
For the past several weeks, I’ve been working on a pretty bedroom ensemble for one of my favorite customers. A lush cream-colored cotton sateen with a silky sheen was her fabric of choice for the bedspread and pillows, with accents of antique gold sateen. The gold fabric echoes the color of hundreds of brass nail […]
The Cutest Baby Shower Gift Ever!
I’m in love with this adorable little flower petal ottoman! A friend commissioned it for her daughter-in-law’s upcoming baby shower. She mentioned that the nursery colors were to be green and pink, and then said, “Just have fun with it – I’m sure whatever you come up with will be great!” Well, this is what […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – Revealed!
All of my efforts in designing, planning, and fabricating the window treatments for the living room of this spectacular lake front home were rewarded when we stood back and gazed up at the finished results… Embroidered faux silk slouch panels soar dramatically upward, drawing your eye to the center arch. Sheer panels soften the leading […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – The Design Process
You may remember the cuff-top draperies and slipcovers I made for one of my favorite customers last summer. Well, she was so happy with the way her kitchen turned out that we almost immediately began planning the window treatments for her living room. It turned into a lengthy process, however, as we searched for just […]
Embroidered Wool Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is only three days away, and I’m finishing up some last-minute projects, like these cute embroidered wool Christmas ornaments. Since I’m a grandmother now (and a crafty one at that!) I’ve decided to start a new tradition of making a handmade ornament for the grandkids each year. Since we only have two grandchildren so […]
