One way I create coziness in my home is with fabrics. I made this little bag for herbs from a fabric scrap.
I got a selection of fabrics out of my project closet. There are many ways you could add to your home by sewing up any of these fabrics. From left to right, I have a natural linen on the table, burlap, ticking, a French General reproduction of an antique French textile, red and black toile, red check, and another French General reproduction of a bird toile. All of these fabrics evoking the French Country style could add a lot to your cozy home.
Some of the ways I have used fabric has been to create tablerunners.
A white linen turns into the star of the tablescape with these shabby chic napkins.
A antique French petticoat makes a mantel scarf for a cozy fall scene.
And vintage table linens create a a much more interesting table top adding texture and pattern. Do you like the use of fabric to make your home cozy?
Sherry
I am linking to a brand new party for Tuesdays.
Shannon at Cozy Home Scenes is having a Your Cozy Home Party every Tuesday visit with Shannon and show off what makes your home cozy.
Also, another new party is Wednesday Showoff with Elna-Sudden.
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Shannon at Cozy Home Scenes is having a Your Cozy Home Party every Tuesday visit with Shannon and show off what makes your home cozy.
Also, another new party is Wednesday Showoff with Elna-Sudden.
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
You have so many nice fabrics.
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Welcome to a new show off today!
Hugs
Elna
Lovely examples! I find fabric to be an excellent way to soften the feel of a home. They are particularly nice, because they are an easy way to change colors, and are easy to store. If they are vintage, even better!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love working with fabric. I think it's one of the simplest ways to make a home comfortable and welcoming and beautiful. Love all your photos.
ReplyDeleteYour linens are lovely and I love the french petticoat on the mantel. Ooh la la!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabrics! I wish, they were mine...
ReplyDeleteMarkus
I adore every one of those fabrics.
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ReplyDeleteI'm a fabric-holic, so I loved your post. The French petticoat mantel cloth is stunning, and I love that first picture with all the toile and plaid fabrics. Thank you for including this in my party, and I'll look forward to seeing what you'll share next week.
I don't sew but I love to have quilts and throws and pretty blankets and pillows everywhere. Your fabrics are lovely and I really like the little herb bags!!
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Jane
Ahhh, Sherry. I am a textile fiend and these are all so GORGEOUS! I adore ticking and toile. And, you're absolutely right - they help to add the cozy factor in transforming a house into a home...Love it. The colours you have selected are classics.
ReplyDeleteLinda at Beautiful Ideas
Sherry , those are beautiful fabrics. I love the eyelet on the shelf. Makes it so special looking.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Sherry! I love those beautiful fabrics and colors too.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI found your link over at Cozy Home Scenes. I love the french petticoat you used on the side table and also the embroidered piece under the cup of tea. Lovely examples of how to make a home more "homey". I love it. Thanks!
Your fabric looks pretty. I love making things for our home with fabric and have some projects in the works right now. Can't wait to share them when they are done.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Sherry! I love fabric and have got so much, from scraps to yards! I am hoping to use up quite a bit of it this year {although it seems neverending at this point}. Love the little bag and your table runner is gorgeous.
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