Holiday Dresses for Little Girls
Over this past Thanksgiving, my cousin had asked me to make Christmas dresses for his little twin girls who are 11 months old. Of course I was excited to make them and was even more excited about how they came…
Fall Fashion Fabrics!
September is my favorite month because it’s not too hot and you can feel the crisp air coming for fall. At least in New England that is! Fashion is always at its best with sweaters, cardigans, jeans, and boots. As…
Using Velvet in Home Decor
Velvet reminds me of theater. Way back in my high school days I was in about a dozen drama and musical productions, and the experience of a few of them remain some of my fondest memories. There was just something…
Orange Velvet
Well here it is! Orange velvet. One OFS guy just HAD to rescue it in all its “retro, two-toned glory” as Kate put it. What would you do with a glorious find like this? Only thing that came to my …
Fabric Gift Wrap
Fairvel velvet makes stunning gift wrap. Gingham is a charming way to present your presents; the use of eyelet fabric for ribbon completes the look. Sheer tulle fabrics and ribbons can also used as ribbon. Are you seeking a stunning,…
Autumn Hues
In less than a month it will officially be fall. While fashion designers vary their favorite colors from year to year, as well as from season to season, hues such as brown, russet, orange, red, and plum are always fall…
Textured Upholstery Fabric
Texture adds interesting detail to your furniture. Textured upholstery fabrics add a luxurious touch to your décor. They can be used for accent pieces, such as occasional chairs or for the sofa, loveseat, and armchairs. Textured upholstery fabrics are available…
Fabric: luscious red decor fabrics will add some spice to your decorating
It is certainly not too early to add a touch of love to your home decor in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Who knows….a gentle reminder just might get that special someone in your life in the mood for a little…
On the 7th day of fabric Christmas..stockings were hung
On the seventh day of fabric Christmas my true love gave to me several stockings to fill. Stockings are a must at Christmastime and are an all important item in your holiday decor. You can make stockings from all types…
Home decor–go BIG or go home Christmas decorating
When it comes to holiday decorating, teeny tiny decorations and ornaments can get visually lost in all the ornaments, garlands and, of course, gifts. This is the season where BIG really is better. A small wreath would look pretty silly on…
