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Category Archives: Soft Touch
Say Goodbye to 1985 Window Treatments
Ever walk into a house that is stuck in the eighties? Lots of mauve, seafoam greens, and peach. Some definite Art Deco influence and highly structured window treatments. I don’t exactly know what the floral pattern on the fabric was, … Continue reading
Posted in Just Thinking..., Soft Touch, Window Works
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Nip It!
Happy Friday Morning! Hope you are enjoying a hot cup of coffee. This post is not about the movie or about the actor…It’s all about the scissors. I pride myself on not taking mundane problems too seriously. Life is too … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Stuff, Soft Touch
Tagged Gingher, scissor care, scissors, sewing equipment, sewing scissors
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The Great Throw Debate
Are you a folder? A draper? A wadder-upper? This question has been tops in my mind for many years. (Actually, I only think of it when I walk by the couch and see a balled-up mini-blanket.:)) My family is a … Continue reading
Rubber Gloves with a Twist
Want to give a practical gift, but you still want to jazz it up a bit? Try making an “addition” to the practical. The gift was for a young couple, just starting out. They needed basics: cleaning supplies and a … Continue reading
Simple pillows
Pillows are a good beginner project. They are fairly easy and quick to finish. And don’t we love the immediate reward? Even basic pillows offer chances for creativity–in fabric choice. As your sewing progresses, your designs can get even more … Continue reading
Tassels, Anyone?
Don’t you just love tassels? They can add a finishing touch to almost anything–a lamp, a doorknob, or a window treatment. The possibilities are unlimited. You can find tassels and tasseled trims in almost every color and style you can … Continue reading
Sew A Throw
If you can sew a straight stitch, you can make a custom, reversible throw (small blanket) to enhance your room. (If you can’t sew, you can still make a throw. It just might need to be treated a bit more gently. Look … Continue reading
Soften Up
No matter what your style is, every room needs a little softness. (OK…Maybe that is my opinion, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true.) Even a contemporary, sleek home can benefit from some warmth and fabric, without sacrificing style. Just adjust your selections … Continue reading
Posted in Just Thinking..., Soft Touch
Tagged adding softness, fabric, pillows, textiles
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Fabulous Fabric-Covered Lampshades
This is a quick, easy, and inexpensive idea that will add a lot of charm to your room. This chandelier was purchased at Lowe’s and came with small white lampshades. Using fabric remnants that I had on hand, I covered … Continue reading
Posted in Little Things, Soft Touch
Tagged beaded trim, fabric, HOT GLUE GUN, lampshades
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