Cecile's Attic - decor sewing & more

Nalini confessed she wanted to dress this window for years, but she didn’t know exactly how...It is a large window, with a large arch!She wants it nice but not too formal...something practical for the family, and funtional since direct sunlight on furniture and screen are a problem.Ok...The shape an

My favorite place to go for a break is the Rose Garden a few blocks away in San Mateo Central Park, specially this time of the year when roses are in bloom. So many colors and shadesIncredibly fragrant!  Just a 20 minute walk, yet SO refreshing!

I’ve been working on a corner window cornice box…The trick here is to get the right pattern placement at the corner so the design aligns and “continues” around the corner.I love this “Arboretum” design from P. Kaufmann! And the coordinating cording delineates the box beautifullyI'll be

We decided to go with a combination of kaleidoscope design, with gathered welt and button tufting throw pillows for Ruth’s guest room.We are also made a bolster for the bed, with a gathered center piece.

Ruth asked me to make some pillows for her guest room using two fabrics: a stripe and a floral.  I am also making roman shades with the floral fabric to go with existent duvet, shams and chair.  Here are some ideas. Let’s see what she picks… Cecile's Attic... your dream furnishings, beautifully craf

  I've been busy busy making outdoor cushions and pillows for the last few weeks, but the last patio project was a pair of canopies.Construction with outdoor fabric was a little trickier than it might look, but at the end it worked beautifully. And print is gorgeous, isn't it?

Ta-da! After all the prep and suspense… my chair is finally complete!On the final upholstery class, I finally got to the part where I get the fabric on.I found a beautiful distressed floral that goes great with the colors in my living room… and also in

OK, I am finally ready to reupholster the seat!  Thankfully, the webbing and springs are in good condition so I’ll skip re-doing them. (I hope that helps me catch up with the class after all the fussing with the wood)So I’ll start right at the edges, some nice and fat rolls will make the chair comfy