It's All in the Details

I know it's been a while...

I've been busy working, just haven't been blogging much

lately. My heart just hasn't been in it. Some of you know,

my Grandmother, my mentor, has been in very poor

health. I had a little reminder this morning, of how

visiting with my blogging friends can lift my spirits,

remind me of what is important, and inspire me.

Thank you Mrs. Magpie. Now, there is a Lady

that appreciates a properly set table!

With that in mind, I'll share a few little projects I've worked on

lately. When it comes to weddings, every little detail counts.

Right down to the napkins. With wedding favors in little

picket fence themed baskets, place card holders in the form

of topiaries with little birds, and woodland centerpieces, Kim

wanted her cloth napkins to add that final finishing touch.

So I helped her to find just the right fabric,

(little love birds in a swing) and rushed

these out to California in time for the wedding.

Thank you for sharing the photos Kim!

I am every bit as proud of my little projects, like this,

as I am of the larger projects that I work on.

Some of you know that when I'm not working on my

upholstery projects, window treatments, or quilts, I make

cloth napkins for my etsy shop. Cloth napkins are such a

simple thing, but something I believe in. I would never

serve a meal with paper towels, paper plates, or plastic

utensils. Eeeeeew!

This wedding was for a lovely Lady named Sarah,

from Massachusettes. Her wedding was held in

a Historical Inn. The bouquets and centerpieces

were bright and beautiful mixed flowers.

The tablecloths were white, with long burlap tablerunners.

The napkins were bright mixed prints.


Every detail counts!

Now what could this be?
What is it about a Big Red Barn that we all love?

Maybe a reminder of yesteryear...

A beckoning to the country, down a little dirt road,

away from the hustle and bustle...

to a place of quiet and serenity,

and a paring down.
Getting back to simplicity,

and to the things that are truly the most important.

If I had a dream wedding...

it would be just like this one.

To Me....

a wedding is NOT about the huge production,

NOT about the Grand Cathedral,

NOT about the huge reception hall,

NOT about limousines and grand processions.

This is what it's all about....

a man and a woman...

and a promise to each other.

THAT is what it's all about.

Thank you Gretchen for choosing me to add the finishing

touches to your perfect wedding day!

For this project, I made the extra long, extra wide muslin drapes,

for the barn doors. Inside the barn, there were haybales for

seating. I made covers for the haybales in yellow and brown

to match the sunflowers held by the bride and bridesmaids.

The reception was held outdoors. The tables were covered with

long white tablecloths, the haybales were covered with red

cotton covers, tied on the corners, and old fashioned

red and white gingham napkins.

If you're looking for just the

right finishing touches for your wedding, be it tablecloths,

barn door drapes, burlap table runners,

or cloth napkins...

I can help!