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Abundance at the End of the Year

This year has been a very wonderful year in the sewing room.  I have completed this year's work load and found that my deadlines have been met, clients are happy and I can enjoy my family.  I recently read a book called, "The Art of Abundance".  The title caught my eye in the store--so being the sort of person that enjoys "abundance"--I purchased the book.

I sat by our Christmas tree in the corner of our living room parusing (meaning: to read or examine with great care) through the book.  My favorite saying for the evening was: "Abundance--the swish of taffeta and the sheen of silk."  Now they are speaking my language.  As I sat and reflected on what it was that I liked so much about that statement, I realized that my last three jobs for the year were out of beautiful silks and swishing taffeta.  My, my--how good is the abundance of beautiful fabrics.

Here are a few photos of the taffeta fabric. Buffalo check, full length side panels, scalloped and pleated valance.  Covered button accent.

These next two clients chose silk fabrics.  The swags in this treatment were turned on the bias giving it more interest and then embellished with moderate sized gold bullion fringe.  Beautiful yellow silk panels were interlined and pleated for stately beauty.  Nothing can compare.  Evening installation--thus the dark windows.




These pictures show off my fancy work and make me extremely thankful for clients that love beautiful fabrics.  Annie S. did a great job selecting fabrics to rest on her chocolate brown walls.  There is nothing wrong with an abundance of beautiful things--fabric included.

JoAnn G. has a large window, facing north, in her dining room.  The presence of light and fabric selection were key to the success of this room.  We chose a silk fabric with diamond stitching and banded three sides with burgundy red silk.  The attention to detail sets this room apart.  Three inch PVC pipe was used as the rod which was over 150" wide and large finials were placed at each end.



I hope your Christmas is full of abundance in the very things you need.  If you are looking for wonderful window treatments, give me a call.  The new year promises great things for you and for me.

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  1. Elizabeth MaxsonDecember 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Oh how I love those fabrics! I, of course, am your biggest fan. The plaid is my favorite...people don't use it enough. Thanks for sharing and I hope 2010 is wonderful for you and your family.

    Love
    Elizabeth

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  2. MichelleDecember 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Just Beautiful! I pray that 2010 is full of "abundance" for your family!

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