More Splash than Cash Decorating» Donna Babylon’s sewing and decorating tips http://moresplashthancash.com tips, tricks, and ideas for DIY decorating Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:34:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Decorating with Fabric http://moresplashthancash.com/uncategorized/decorating-with-fabric/ http://moresplashthancash.com/uncategorized/decorating-with-fabric/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:30:05 +0000 admin http://moresplashthancash.com/?p=968 Mix, match and mingle fabric to your heart’s content! Part of the fun in decorating is to pick pretty fabrics and think of creative ways to use them. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • One of the easiest fabric flourishes is to include a profusion of pillows in your decorating scheme. Select your favorite fabrics and accent them with trim of all kinds.
  • Fabric accessories make an inviting dining table. Include napkins, place mats, table runners, a tablecloth, and chair cushions.
  • Cover a lampshade with a coordinating fabric–a perfect accessory for any room!
  • Slipcover your sofa and chairs for a fresh new decorating scheme.
  • One of the most versatile furniture pieces in a home is an ottoman. use it for extra seating, to rest your feet or as a coffee table.
  • Add a mantel scarf to make your fireplace a colorful focal point.
  • For privacy, make a roman shade from your favorite fabric print.
  • A reversible table runner is an easy way to do some quick-change decorating.

From fabric...

to fabulous!

Donna Babylon is a DIY and sewing expert. Her latest book Decorating Sewlutions: Learn to Sew as You Decorate Your Home. Learn more at www.MoreSplashThanCash.com .

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