She's a star!

I love doing commissions, especially when the client asks me to incorporate treasures and momentous into the design.

Rebecca's shade, which features her grandmother's broach, pair of matching cloisonne belt loops, and pair of vintage earrings, is an example of a unique way to display heirloom jewelry.

My hand-sewn shades can be made with sections of a beloved grandfather's shirt, trimmed with an auntie's collection of charms, or feature scraps of a Christening gown. I'd love to hear your ideas! I'd love to hear from you!!

Click Here to learn more about "Miss Ellen."




"Miss Ellen" lit up the stage and was among the stars in "Mousetrap," a play by Agatha Christie, performed by the Corbett Performing Arts Club last fall.

Transformation of Ida Rose!

Ida Rose has a Cinderella story to tell!

When I first saw Ida Rose in an antique shop in Washington, she had good "bones" but was dressed in rags. Her fabrics were tattered and less than fragrant, her frills had also lost their color and appeal.

She yearned for a Cinderella transformation and wouldn't let me go. For the next six months, she woke me up in the middle of the night with suggestions, inspiration and insistence ... Ida Rose wanted it all! She wanted silk and lace, roses and sparkling jewels. She dreamed of romance and elegance.







Once she was stripped down, cleaned and wrapped, I was able to get a better sense of her potential. I chose a heavy silk that, due to difference in warp and weave, has a golden hue on one side and deep pink on the other.




I worked on Ida Rose in stages between commissions and have really enjoyed watching her transformation. I wanted an old fashioned look for her rose petals and experimented with my silk. I came up with a unique "burnt edging" technique.





Like Cinderella preparing for the ball, she's looking for the perfect match ... I'm looking forward to showing her off until she finds her "Happy Ever After" new home. I hope you like her as much as I do!

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My husband says, "It's All In The Hunt!"

I must admit that shopping for silks and beads, lace and trimmings is one of my favorite pastimes! Since establishing Shades to Remember in April of 2015, I've spent many joyful hours in the colorful aisles of Fabric Depot, the Button Emporium, Jo-Ann's Fabric, and every bead store I could find. I've turned down every road that offered a garage sale, perused many hardware and art stores, and skillfully assessed too many second hand shops to count. 

In addition to collecting supplies, I've collected a whole new group of friends and fans. Though I'll continue to welcome new clients and collaborators, I've become more selective in my purchasing decisions! Recognizing that the joy may be in the hunt, I'm running out of space! Besides, clutter and over accumulation can kill creativity!

Having a grandson along at a sale is really fun too!

Florence, Hot off the WorkBench!

I am consistently inspired by the styles, clothing and art of the Edwardian and Art Nouveau era. "Florence" reflects that fascination. She's bold and colorful, warm and almost funny. I was going to display her in a local shop but she's found a spot near my husband's favorite chair in our living room ... Florence may become a permanent resident!

Here's a few more photos of her from start to finish ...
The beginning always looks a bit messy. That's when I have to be really patient and trust that the shade will "reveal" herself! Once "I know what I'm doing,"she stops waking me up in the middle of the night with suggestions!

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