by Marci Pelot | Aug 8, 2016 | Client Work
Everyone has heard that quote, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” I love what I do…but I’ll be honest. It is work. Rewarding, (worth it) work. Fabricating custom home furnishings through the years, has...
by Marci Pelot | May 24, 2016 | DIY
Stuffing a throw pillow sounds easy, but done incorrectly it may damage the zipper of your new pillow cover. Too much pressure at the ends of the zipper can cause the stitching to split. Follow these tips to properly insert your pillows: Step 1: Unzip your pillow...
by Marci Pelot | May 21, 2016 | Vintage Textiles
Several months back, my daughter and I went to the Alameda Flea Market to look for vintage textiles and perhaps gather some design inspiration. When she spotted a 1970’s woven fabric remnant, she was reminded of a similar texture used as a wall hanging in a room...
by Marci Pelot | Mar 28, 2016 | Client Work
Recently, a designer emailed a photo of her client’s artwork requesting I make some custom pillows for the new sofa being delivered. We met, I sketched a design, she presented it to her client and they selected fabrics. This is what I came up with. Both the...
