This was a custom order. The person I made these pillow covers for needed the fabric to be washable and did not want the appliques ironed on due to the chemical. Highly allergic was the reason for the special request. These are classically nautical with boxed corners, blue and white ticking embellished with a nautical applique. I'm really pleased how they turned out and enjoyed making them.

This is still one of my favorite fabric combinations. These beach cottage pillow covers are created in Robert Allen Indoor/Outdoor Beachfront Marine and Seashell Bongo Marine fabric. The pillow back is the same fabric with a covered zipper closure. This pillow cover fits an 18" square pillow form. Fabric is 100% Poly. Robert Allen care information: Wipe with damp cloth. Fade resistant up to 500 hours of direct sun exposure. Looks great with other coordinating pillows.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/82580196/beach-cottage-pillow-cover-beachfront?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65881015/beach-house-pillow-cover-seashell-bongo?ref=v1_other_2

Nautical Pillow with Grommets and Dock Line

This is by far my favorite nautical pillow to date! However -- I really need to find a supplier for the grommeted webbing. It's way too expensive to buy retail. I'll never make a dime on this pillow unfortunately. But, it was fun to make so that counts for something :-) A true nautical classic in navy. Dock line is laced through grommets to create this very unique center. The pillow back is solid blue with a covered zipper. The pillow is 18" square. http://www.etsy.com/listing/100884840/nautical-knot-navy-pillow

Wow, where did December go!
I've been busy so far this month experimenting with burlap for everything from pillows to table top. Here's a table runner I made out of an off-white burlap. I hand cut an applique using the waves from my Float logo! I was hoping I could use the Ultra Hold Heat and Bond, but for some reason it does not bond consistently with the burlap. So I ended up sewing these appliques onto the runner. I also really like the look of weaving ribbon into the burlap. It adds a nice touch.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90064013/off-white-burlap-table-runner-with-waves

I made this garland over the weekend to go with the burlap and muslin stockings listed on Etsy. I hung it on the fireplace to get a pic and fell in love with it! But, business is business, so it is now available for sale! http://www.etsy.com/listing/87298093/burlap-merry-christmas-garland
Each flag is approximately 5" x 6-1/2". They are made from sage burlap with a nautral muslin applique letter, all strung on jute for easy hanging. It looks really great with the burlap stockings.

I've been doing some holiday sewing. These Christmas stockings are made of burlap, serged together with a muslin cuff. I then add some burlap strands and attach driftwood beach buttons. The end look is a primitive, casual, beachy holiday look.

 



I then took tan burlap and created a sailboat applique using sage and chocolate burlap and a bit of nautral muslin.  Then I did the same thing with fish shapes. I'm using Heat n Bond to attach the appliques. I started with a medium, but went to the Ultra to ensure the appliques are truly 'no sew'.

This is my latest window treatment. It's a valance using a modified version of McCall's pattern 3561. I say 'modified' because the pattern said the max window width could be 50" -- of course my window is 68" so I had to strreettch it :-)  I also shortened the center section quite a bit to allow maximum lighting into this English window.  The fabric is Waverly Imperial Dress with an ivory background and blue, green and yellow. The tassle trim completes the look. I love how it looks against the butter colored wall!