Beth Hodges, Beth Hodges Interiors, Elberton, GA, designed and fabricated this stylish treatment. The decorative cornice adds another dimension to this beautiful double swag flowing to the floor. Special touches include hand-pleated trim and a Roman shade for privacy. Fabric: S&S Fabrics, Holly-Khaki; Cornice donated by the Woodchuck; Lining S&S fabrics, Lustra.
Designed by Bonnie Kramer, Bonnie Kramer Interiors, Hockessin, DE. These drapery heading panels are designed with tabs and are mounted on an MHZ rod with finials made of clear plexiglass with brass trim. The jewelry is clear glass beads and tear drops from Conso/Claesson's newest collection. The unusual placement of the cornice under the panels further enhances the rod and jewelry. The Robert Allen fabric is a sponge paint print of Hunter Green, burgundy and peach covered with gold lamé for a rich warm glow reflected in the hardware. the burgundy Duralee Chintz lining further emphasizes the theme of the overall design of the window treatment. Design by Bonnie Kramer, Workroom: In Stitches; Fabric: Robert Allen; Contrast fabric: Duralee Fabrics; Crystal Beads: Conso/Claesson; Glass finials and tiebacks: N.Y. Upholstery.
Suzan Blackburn, Blackburns Homestyle,Wilmington, NC, fabricated this design by A Joy Forever, Wrightsville Read, NC. "Opulence" sums this blend of decorative cording, trims and layers of window dressings. The intricate conrice and shade are evidence of the tremendous attention to detail apparent in this design. Cornice and draperies: Thomas Collection Fabrics, "Full Bloom Sunset"; Roman Shade: white duck cloth. Trims: United Supply, Tudor Range Collection, bullion fringe #88204, color #1102, tie back #88210, color #1102; Lining: Kasmir Dream Sateen; Curtain Rod: Kirsch.
Carrie Perini, Silver Threads, Columbus, Ohio, designed and fabricated this flat roman and side panel combination offering unique visual details such as the decorative trim cord threaded through the shade and the pewter-finished wrought iron rod. The pair of velvet panels lined and interlined are held with 2 1/4" grommets. Fabric: Robert Allen, Mansfield, MA, Firebird Carnival; Velvet: Ian Crawford, Washington CT; Drapery Hardware: JM Design Center, San Jose, CA finials #907, brackets #1027, 3/4" rod.
Nancy Rea, Window Accents, Custom Window Treatments, Watervliet, NY designed this open-necked and shirred-horn variation of an Empire valance to create a more relaxed look. The valance is trimmed at the bottom with tassel fringe. Trimmed over-draperies, and pinch pleated sheers complete the treatment. Design coordinators were Patricia DeMento and Steve Momrow from Albany, NY. Decorative hardware: K-Blair Finials, Norcross, GA, Oak & Acorn Classic finials and pole in Mystique finish; Valance and over-drapery fabric: F. Schumacher, Woburn Meadow—169071 Green; Sheer: Payne, DeVore sheer—60137 creme; Robert Allen Tiryns color—Sage, Sumeria—Sage, Giza—Sage.
JoEllen McDaniel, JEM Personalized Interiors, St. Louis, MO created this elegant treatment with its swag of striped fabric with contrast banding and tassel fringe. The 2" wood pole with gold finished graped clustered brackets and magnolia finial are ideal accessories to set off the treatment. The sides are circular cascades with striped fabric as the contrast lining. The hobbled Roman shade is an open weave textural sheer with scalloped bottom accents. Kasmir fabrics were used throughout. Face fabric of swag: Copley--Hunter; face fabric of cascades: Clifford--Hunter; Roman shade fabric: Delancey--Flax; hand-tied tassel fringe: The Fabric Center of Fitchburg, MA--3" alternating Garnet & Evergreen. Hardware donated by Kennedy Designer Resources, St. Louis MO, from Kirsch's Acanthus Collection.
Dian Garbarini, Designs by Dian, Huntington Beach, CA, designed and fabricated this interlined, hand-sewn treatment using bronze colored, 100% Dupioni Silk. The valance is attached to the panels and the pleats at the top are a variation of the classic pinch pleat. Rings have been individually sewn to the treatment. Narrow horizontal pleats in the valance and lower portion of the panels offer interesting detail. The custom made, hand-forged wrought iron drapery hardware enhances this design allowing the treatment to be drawn by hand using slender iron wands. Silk fabric donated by Plumridge, Inc., Santa Monica, CA; Hardware donated by Anvil Arts, Anaheim, CA; Lining: Sussex in ivory and white interlining donated by Orange County Fabrics, Santa Ana, CA.
Katherine Fisher, Homestyles, Allentown, PA designed and fabricated this treatment beautifully enhanced by the custom hand-painted cornice donated by Kimberly Petruska Designs, Bethlehem, PA. Traditional elegance is taken a step further with this design featuring beading, trim and an ornate cornice most would imagine in homes of majesty. The pointed shade offers function and another element to the overall design. Drapery fabric: Kravet fabrics, pattern 13386, color 1111 Sheer fabric: Roseline fabrics, Philadelphia, PA, pattern Etna, color 513; Lining and interlining: Roseline fabrics, Philadelphia PA; Trim: Marmelstein Wholesale, Philadelphia, PA.
WCAA Southeast Boston Chapter, Debbi Baldi, President, and owner of Design Blenders, Framingham, MA, coordinated this group effort to create this New England-themed treatment. Judy Dunn, Room with a View, hand painted the roller shade, while Carol Fitzgerald, Curtains & Coverups, fabricated the treatment. Colleen Inman, Made by Hand and Donna Phoenix, Donna Mansell Pheonix Designs, are also to be credited for their contributions to this treatment.
Cornice fabric: Robert Allen, LowTide taupe; Jabot lining: Waerly Tapestry—taupe: Side panels: Artmark; Drapery fabric: Soiree, Tissue Lamé White Crystal; Trim: Conso. Seashells courtesy of Donna Phoenix.
Janice Giancola, Bear Windows, Inc., Kennett Square, PA, designed this treatment fabricated by Custom Window Treatments by Pat Hawn, Gettyburg, PA. This design is for the "can’t decide, price conscious" client. Yes, you can have three different looks for the price of one. This gives new meaning to the term three-in-one besides a rod pocket. The window has a complete look with pencil pinch pleat draperies and a decorative rod. The addition of the reversible topper adds two new attractive dimensions to the treatment. When the pencil pleat panels are all that’s desired, the top treatment is a perfect table runner! This design has been submitted to F. Shumacher & Co., for consideration for the Home Fashions Program, All Rights are Reserved. Fabrics: F. Schumacher & Co., Newark, DE, Trim: The Passemente Collection, Stout Brothers, Colmar, PA; Hardware: Studio Coordinates, Kirsch.
Ronda Smith, A Room with a View, Marietta, GA, designed and fabricated this beautiful treatment along with the complementary accessories. The three pointed and tasseled swags lend a playful, fun twist to this treatment. The gathered bishop sleeve s and decorative rod are the perfect finish to this charming design. Fabric: Collins & Aikman Home Fabrics; Trim and tassels: Conso, the Imperial Collection; Pole & finials: Designer Supply.
Pamela DeCuir, Pamela DeCuir Interior Designs, Wall-Neptune, NJ, designed and fabricated this full length treatment, a contemporary adaptation of a Louis XVI design. The treatment was inspired by a drawing found in The Curtain Book by Caroline Clifton-Mogg and Melanie Paine. Two beautiful fabrics are being used in a unique way—the over-drapery is a patterned sheer in champagne and the under-drapery is a gold patterned lamé. The over-drapery has gold fleur-de-lis ornaments at the top edge, two of which have cording suspended from them which lift the sheer. A silky brush fringe along the leading edge of the sheer is further enhanced by tiny crystal embellishments within the diamond motifs of the fabric. The gold lamé has crystal embellished tie backs and trim on the leading edges.
Pam DeCuir and Lorraine Kubacz, seamstress, fabricated the treatment. Fabrics donated by Wesco Fabrics, Denver CO,: Dubello—Champagne, Barietta—Gold; Trims donated by Brimar, Highland Park, IL: ivory bullion, brush fringe and cording; Fleur-de-lis and crystals: Pamela DeCuir’s personal collection.
Dream Windows Participants 
Left to right: Nancy Rea, Katherine Fisher, Pam DeCuir, Rhonda Smith, Dian Garbarini, Beth Hodges, Bonnie Kramer and Jo Ellen McDaniel.
With THANKS.........
The members of DraperyPro would like to thank the following companies for donating products and their time to contribute to this beautiful exhibit:
Anvil Arts, Anaheim, CA 714-630-2870
Brimar, Highland, IL 800-274-1205
Kenney Designer Resources, St. Louis, MO 800-235-7765
Kimberly Petruska Designs, Bethlehem, PA 610-694-8182
Orange County Fabrics, Santa Ana, CA 714-241-9110
Plumridge, Inc., Santa Monica, CA 310-453-4308
Wesco Fabrics, Denver, CO 800-950-9372
The Woodchuck, Ruston, GA 318-255-7927