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The Bishop's Bed - #107
The Bishop's Bed is the most elegant, elaborate, and unique bed I have made - to date. The canopy is exaggerated into a very high curve, to accommodate the multitude of swagged draperies that hang from the canopy top. The 'bloused' draperies that cover all four posts are unique in the miniature world. Topped with gold-edged jabots, they add to the sumptuous look - as do the metallic gold touches on draperies, spread and pillows. Like all luxurious beds, the draperies 'puddle' on the floor - bringing attention to the intricately curved bedspread edge, with gold accent. The woodwork is finished in a pearlized white - giving the wood a soft glow. The wood headboard has an upholstered inset, edged with gold. A luxurious jumble of pillows lie over the bolster. Altogether, a very elegant bed, indeed!
The Bishop's Bed - #107 - Bolster Detail
The Bishop's Bed has a very elaborate display of pillows - including two pillows that are styled from a woven silk ribbon checkerboard fabric. Tiny tassel-looped edge accents the pillows, as well as the turned-down sheet edge. The tassel is a beautiful accent - and displays how gravity should effect all things miniature! The 'GE' - gravity effect - and how to attain it - is one of the greatest challenges in miniature fabric manipulation. This is an example of 'Level 7 Bed' details - but pillow shapes, designs, and other details may differ in similar beds.
Lace Overlay Canopy Bed - #103 - Pillow Detail
I sometimes think that I have more fun - and frustration! - when making pillows for my beds. They must be plump and comfortable looking, but lay against the bolster, and each other, with a convincing 'slouch'. This 'Level 3 Bed' has an extra pillow or two -- and they are a bit fancier than a bed like this usually has. The addition of a silk flower 'bouquet', multiple lace overlays and ribbons that just 'drizzle' across the bed are extra details that make them fun!
Hanging Tassel Detail on Bed Post
I love tassels! Long before it was 'chic' to have tassels hanging around, I was learning how to make 'real size' tassels as 'ultra decorations in my home. Tassels in miniature can be a real challenge. Unlike 'real life', a miniature tassel has no physical weight to speak of -- so I have to invent a way to make it hang correctly - but still look delicate and elegant. Surprisingly, little tassels take a lot of time to create - and even longer to make them look right!
Classic Bed, Upholstered Headboard - #101
The Classic Bed, without canopy, will be at home in almost any setting. It is sleekly styled, with minimum pillows. The fabric is my navy on white toile. I also have a blue on white toile. It is identical to this fabric, but not as 'dramatic' a look. Please stipulate 'navy or blue' toile when ordering. It is a 'Level 1' bed, and is the least expensive of the beds that I offer. Other fabrics can be used on this bed. A stained wood headboard, with inset upholstery, raises this Classic Bed to a 'Level 2' Bed.
Railed, Camel Canopy Bed - #104
Railed, Camel Canopy Bed: This is a lovely bed - very delicate with sheer draperies that swag over the top rail, swagged canopy edges and jabots that hang over the sheer draperies that cover all four poles. The pillows are slightly tailored with tassel ornamentation, netted pillows, and a little lace ruffled frou-frou pillow on top. It is a 'Level 4' bed - indicating that it requires a great deal of work and time to complete, and is priced accordingly.
Railed, Camel Canopy Bed - Pillows, Headboard
This closeup shows the intricate work that goes into my beds. The headboard has an upholstered accent, showing off the curved top. The pillows are a bit more 'tailored' than some of my beds: The large pillows are netted, with a ruffled edge. The square pillow is 'flanged', with a center tassel that drapes 'almost perfectly over the rounded shape. The small round pillow on top has considerable ruffling, and the pillow to the left is gently draped with flowing silk ribbons. Any combination of pillows can be made. All of the pillows rest on an upholstered bolster. This is an example of a 'Level 4 bed's additional decoration.
Railed Camel Canopy Bed - #105 - Detail of Pillows
This Railed Camel Canopy Bed has a more exaggerated 'hump' - to allow room for additional draperies. It is an example of a 'Level 5' bed, because of the great amount of additional detail required for the pillows. The bed pillows are netted. The square pillow has a woven top, as does the small neck bolster (not well seen) on the right. The round, ruffled pillow has many silk rosebuds and carnations that add to it's appeal.
Railed Camel Canopy Bed - #105 - Drapery Details
It is extremely unusual to see sheer draperies on a miniature bed - as they are very difficult to work with - and make them look realistic! These sheers swag up and over the tail, and lushly surround each post. You can see additional detail in the ruffled scalops of the bedspread; notice how all the ruffles lay neatly over the dust ruffle? This is an example of 'Level 5' canopy bed details. This bed's price nears the highest point of the beds I make.
Lace Overlay Canopy Bed - #103
The Lace Overlay Canopy Bed is the bed that little girls dream about. A carefully chosen 'to-scale' lace is overlaid onto the bedspread fabric, softening it and adding depth. The headboard is upholstered in the same lace-overlay. Sheer canopy ruffles and cover display the rails that hold the standard canopy. There two sheer rear draperies at the posts, and sheer draperies behind the headboard. This bed has a lovely set of pillows, and unique tassel tiebacks on the draperies, on the pillows and front posts. It is a 'Level 3 Bed', and can be made in many different fabrics.
Lace Overlay Canopy Bed - #103 - Detail
The in-scale lace overlay makes this bed quite lovely, and is highlighted on the upholstered headboard and spread. Two bed pillows are netted, and a round, ruffled pillow has added broderie perse detail which matches the lace overlay. The sheer draperies are tied back at the rear posts, and shelter the back of the bed. Tassels hang straight down from the tieback positions and drape over the pillows. Additional tassels hang from the front posts for more detail and color. This is an example of 'Level 3 Bed' detail.
Lace Overlay Canopy Bed - #103
This is another example of a 'lace overlay' canopy bed. A slightly darker color fabric (dusty medium blue) is overlaid with nicely detailed, in-scale lace. The same blue fabric is used on the canopy top and ruffles, as well as the dust ruffle. The headboard is upholstered, and a few additional pillows have been added for a bit more detail. The posts, rails and standard canopy are white, as are the sheers. This is a 'Level 3 Bed' - but has an extra pillow or two 'for fun'.
Railed Canopy Bed - #104 - Slightly Tailored
This beautiful bed has a swagged rail - but the canopy is a 'standard' shape - not as exaggerated as the 'camel canopy'. The bed is a bit more understated and serene, with hand-quilted spread defined by a deeply scallopped edge with simple lace edging. Typical of my draperies on a railed canopy bed, I have added swags from the canopy curves, and jabots over the sheer draperies that surround the four posts. It is a 'Level 4 Bed', and it's price nears my 'top of the line' beds.
Railed Camel Canopy Bed - #105 - Pillow Details
The slightly tailored pillows on this 'Level 5 Bed' reflect the overall serenity of the bed itself. The headboard has an upholstered brocade inset, and some of the pillows are made of this brocade fabric also. The bed pillows are netted, resting on a brocade bolster, while the large square pillow has a flanged edge and tassel that rests 'almost perfectly' over the curve of the pillow. Silk ribbons adorn the other pillows, with generous applications of plain or ruffled lace. This is another example of 'Level 5 Bed' detail.
