by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
We let lined silk taffeta curtains fall from this corona to the top of bedposts which also support the knots which are visually held in place with silk roses. In bed design, any round, oval or crescent shape smaller than a half tester, which sits on or just...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Translates from the Latin cornu copiae as the Horn of Plenty. A symbol of great abundance and nourishment, depicted in printing and painting as a horn overflowing with fruit, vegetables and flowers. From classical antiquity, and seen throughout western art, today it...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
The Italian word for ledge, describing any horizontal decorative moulding that defines the top of any architectural feature – especially doors, windows, walls and buildings. External cornices were designed to throw rainwater free of the walls, and in some...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A machine chain stitched embroidery, named after the inventor, which is worked over very sheer voiles.
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A strong cotton fabric woven to form vertical ribs by floating extra yarn across, which is then cut to make the pile. Use for traditional upholstery. Press on a velvet pin board whilst still damp. As ribs may be woven from a very fine needlecord to wide jumbo cord,...
