Monday, February 28, 2011

It's Done!

Yes, I am so excited...I finally finished my dust ruffle!


I finished it late last night and I could hardly wait to show it to all of you!


I must say that it wasn't the easiest home dec project to sew, but I think that it came out beautifully.  I feel so lucky that many years ago my mother taught me how to sew.  Otherwise, I probably could not have afforded such a lavish skirt!  I think that I may need to take a break from the sewing machine for awhile, but in the meantime I will be playing with a few fabrics to make some decorative pillow shams for the bed.  Here are some of the fabrics that I will be choosing from....



And because I am just so proud of myself, I must post one last photo of my dust ruffle...thanks for putting up with me!




Transformation Thursday



Stuff and Nonsense



I also joined the link party at Common Ground .
Posted by Heather at 1:12 PM

57 comments:

  1. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    You should be proud; it's absolutely gorgeous!

    How was The Forgotten Garden; should I check it out?

    Sue
    xo

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  2. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I am so pround of you! What a fantastic job you did...the whole room has come together perfectly; the conice boxes the lace curtains, the stenciling and now the dust ruffle. Simply beautiful. Of course that amazing chandelier tops everything thing off.(-: Excellent!

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  3. con-tain-itFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Just love the way it "puddles" on the floor...don't you love it when designers say that...it "puddles". Georgous fabric and the whole room is wonderful...especially that chandelier ;) Fondly, Roberta

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  4. Musings from Kim K.February 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    It's beautiful. I'm in awe of your sewing talents. You have a dreamy bedroom. It turned out just divine. You must be so proud.

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  5. Brenda PruittFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    It is quite beautiful, and you should be proud! Just imagine what something that gorgeous would sell for!
    Brenda

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, you did a beautiful job! You should be very proud of it! That is lovely fabric! Traci

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  7. ClausFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Really beautiful!! Great job Heather!

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  8. Life In a Little HouseFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    beautiful just beautiful!! You did a wonderful job on that love the pictures ~and the fabric for the other projects looks very nice love the colors ~Love Heather

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  9. Restoration HouseFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations Heather! It is really beautiful and you know how much I love that fabric! Love your other fabrics too. Fabulouts job!

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  10. clustresFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    The dust ruffle is beautiful! I love the soft colors--you should be very proud of such a great job!

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  11. Robin JohnsonFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh Heather you have out done yourself with this project! It's amazing, and beautiful and simply perfect for you room. You have every right to but one proud lady. I really love the way the fabric puddles on the floor and looks so full and lush. Beautiful! Simply Beautiful!

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  12. Robin at The Primitive HutchFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Heather you did a great job ~ I think it is beautiful! I LOVE the colors in you new bed skirt.
    Prim Blessings! Robin

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  13. CatherineMarch 1, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    It is very nice Heather! i love the fabric and you did a very good job; the room looks beautiful, congratulations! Catherine

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  14. JenMarch 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Oh, that is just beautiful! I love the fabric and how it pools on the floor!

    I would love for you to share this at my Fantastic Friday link party at http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

    thanks

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  15. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Are you kidding me? If I could sew a bed ruffle like that, I'd probably have 50 photos! Gorgeous!

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  16. Life in RehabMarch 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    You may hate to sew, but you do it very, very well!

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  17. Tire Swing MomMarch 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Just lovely! I would feel very accomplished if I completed a task like this. Great job, Heather!

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  18. Pam KesslerMarch 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Your dust ruffle is amazing. Great job. Love your pillow sham fabrics also.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    That is soooo gorgeous! I love it. You did a wonderful job.

    Kathy

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  20. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMarch 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Aw it looks so pretty on your bed!! So cute.

    PS- I'm doing my first every giveaway on my blog and I'd love for you to stop by and enter! Check it out: http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-first-giveaway-and-introducing-your.html

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  21. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Heather, I love it. So pretty and romantic. I love your room and that bed. Thanks for joining WUW.

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  22. Sarah, Three BoysMarch 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh it is GORGEOUS! Looks amazing in your romantic bedroom;)

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  23. Town and Country GalsMarch 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Heather,
    Your dust ruffle turned out fabulous, it is so full I love the way it "puddles" on the floor! In fact, your whole room is gorgeous! No matter what fabric you choose for your shams, they will be beautiful!
    Rebecca
    P.S. Just finished a post on my trip.

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  24. Ashleigh@SincerelyMarch 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    This is so beautiful. The entire bed is to die for!

    Best,
    Ashleigh

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  25. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Your bedroom is just gorgeous! Love how your dust ruffle puddles on the floor! Perfect! I'm a little jealous of your iron bed. Mmmmmmm Thanks for sharing!
    :) ~ Michelle

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  26. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMarch 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful! I love that fabric! I slipcovered a parsons chair in that fabric. It is one of my favorites. And it looks great as a dust ruffle! Love the extra length you added. So romantic!

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  27. sarah abeahccottageMarch 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    thanks for taking part in BC Good Life Wednesday...goodness I LOVE your bed...that's one to snuggle up in!!

    Sarahx

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  28. Alison AgnewMarch 2, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    you did a beautiful job and i love the whole room...very simple and elegant and pretty...you should be proud of yourself! i bet you find moments to go to your room just to stand and gloat...i would!

    i'd love for you to share this on my fridays unfolded linky in a couple days.

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  29. Alison AgnewMarch 2, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    forgot to mention that i'm now following you...:)

    alison

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  30. CindyMarch 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Heather,
    You did an outstanding job with everything...What a romantic and lovely decor! You should be very proud of all your hard work! Happy Wednesday...
    Cindy

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  31. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMarch 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    You did a great job!!
    I'm proud of you and I don't even know you!!!
    Beautiful room!!!!!!

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  32. AmandaMarch 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Wow Heather! Wow! It's so beautiful! I love your choice of fabric too! Nice work!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  33. AnaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Oh Heather,
    It turned out absolutely beautiful. Love the fabric!...Great job! Can't wait to see the pillows you make. Have fun...

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  34. SeawashedMarch 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    From someone who doesn't sew that is gorgeous!!! I absolutely love the entire look of your bedroom suite...the iron bed and chandie are divine.

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  35. Simple DaisyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oh my goodness! That is soooooo very beautiful!

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  36. PamelaMarch 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Love love love your bedding! You did an amazing job on the skirt! It all is just dreamy!

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  37. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Fabulous job on that beautiful dust ruffle. I love all your bedding and can't wait to see the shams you make. Martina

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  38. Christine E-EMarch 2, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    your bedroom looks peaceful! kind of decadent... just the place to take a nap! from the looks of the dust ruffle, you've never know that sewing is not your forte!!

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  39. The Little Red ShopMarch 3, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I saw you on Alison's blog & I'm following you now too! I'm so happy I stopped by...I actually gasped when I saw your dust ruffle. Beautiful! Your room is just stunning!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  40. {northern cottage}March 3, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    this is stunningly gorgeous....I love all the soft colors...and that BED - so jealous. Well done!

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  41. BethMarch 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    What a beautiful dust ruffle! You should be so proud of your accomplishment. Your room looks lovely!

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  42. CaseyMarch 3, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love your bedroom Heather and love and HEART your bed!! Would love to know where you got it. I have been looking for something similiar to redo our bedroom. And the dust ruffle is to die for! I just love the fact that you made it a bit longer in length. I always love the way fabric just gathers on the floor with curtains or with dust ruffles. Anytime you want to make a spare.....I've got my hand up waiting for you to choose me!! :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures. By the way I just became a follower and am so glad I discovered you at another of my favorite blogs....a beach cottage.

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  43. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 3, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Wow! Your dust ruffle is so fabulous and so is your iron bed. I, too, am fixing up an old house and my dream is to have a large, modern kitchen!
    I am a new follower. I'd love for you to visit and follow me too.
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  44. DIYbyDesignMarch 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love that bedskirt. That is one of my favorite fabrics and you did an amazing job on the bedskirt. I made one for my daughter so I know it's alot of work. I also had so much trouble with the ruffler on my machine. How did you do the ruffles? Thanks so much for linking up to Winter Blues Wednesday. I am your latest follower. The rest of the room is gorgeous as well. Did you make the cornice boards too?

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  45. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    this. is. so. adorable!! i love your style...i just found your blog thru Fridays Unfolded. your whole blog is adorable, and if that front door on your header is your house, i'm pretty sure you're my new best friend and i'm coming over for coffee!! Ha!!

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  46. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Very pretty love the fabric..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  47. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    ALL of your bedding is beautiful! I really love the extra length on your dust ruffle. It just adds a little something to the look. GORGEOUS!

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  48. Ruffles n RaspberriesMarch 4, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    LOVE the fabric you picked. I recovered a chair I painted white in the same fabric. Just beautiful!
    I also just LOVE LOVE LOVE how your dustruffle is dripping over the floor!! Great job!!

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  49. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMarch 4, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Heather, this is gorgeous! LOVE the fabric! LOVE the puddling!!

    SO SO Gorgeous! I just found your blog and love it! I am your newest follower and I will be back!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  50. Leave a LegacyMarch 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Visiting from Alison's Friday's Unfolded. Your dust ruffle is beautiful. So is your bedroom. I like the fabrics you use.

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  51. Teresa@magazineyourhomeMarch 4, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful, lovely, gorgeous, all those great adjectives describe your wonderful bedskirt! Would you share a tutorial with us? Can anyone tell me the name of the fabric and who makes it? I would love t make a little table skirt out of it.

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  52. Amanda DaleMarch 5, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    You should definitely be proud! This is gorgeous!

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  53. Sherry HicksMarch 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful work! I sew but have never made a dust ruffle, I love the length of this and the fabric choices, what a pretty room you have!
    Sherry

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  54. Town and Country GalsMarch 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Heather,
    I have given you the stylish blogger award so come by and grab the button!
    Rebecca

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  55. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love it- it is perfect!! Well done! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  56. MimiMarch 7, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous! Will you share the name of the fabric? Is it the same your mom used?

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  57. LindyMarch 13, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Heather - Your dust ruffle is just perfect! I love the fabric and the longer length. It looks vintage. I love everything about this room.

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