Nautical Christmas

My love of working with burlap continues. I've had a lot of fun making these items. Here's a nautical garland I just finished. It has small 'flags' portraying boats carrying Christmas to port, larger Christmas trees, and fringe with bows. I hand cut all the appliques and iron then sew them on. Finding all sorts of holiday trims to add sparkle has also been a lot of fun.

Then I got hooked on beach cabanas. I just think they are so cute. I created this holiday table topper with a small cabana along side a swaying palm tree in opposite corners.

Next I headed out to the beach to pick up just the perfect size pieces of driftwood to use in creating beach cabana ornaments.

 

 

Robert Allen Island Ibis Coral Tropical Pillows

I loved this fabric from the moment I saw it because it contains all of my favorite colors! It turned into very fun, bright pillows which I photographed on our patio at the office. Our green chairs and purple flowers were a perfect setting.

Palm Tree Pillows

I found this great quality jacquard palm tree fabric and just fell in love with it. I love the little embroidered palm trees and the fact that the colors are so neutral. I think this print could fit in almost anywhere.

I then found this chenille for the piping which I was really thrilled to see that when I used it on the bias it looks like woven stray which is perfect with the palms! I made a couple of the rectangle pillows as accents.