Reader question: What materials to drape with?
So it seems there has been a lot of reader traffic on this blog while I’ve been busy! In the past week that I’ve been busy with other commitments related to work and a non-profit organization I’m involved with, I got my first reader question. How exciting!
Here is Becky’s question:
WOW! Your designs are wonderful! I was hoping you could give me a suggestion of a website, book, or whatever to learn to drape for decorating. My son is getting married in June on the historic Halley’s Bluff over looking the Osage River. (Missouri). His bride to be’s family owns the property. (Actually has a little cave under the bluff where Jesse James had a hide out!). I purchased a beautiful wrought iron gazebo from Sam’s club for the event. (I will have item in my yard after the wedding.). What kind of fabric do you suggest for draping? I have heard tulle, but than also read tulle “was tacky”. Voile is another fabric I have heard, but very expensive. Does tulle work for you? Any suggestions? I will definitely mark your site as a favorite! By the way, inour area we do not have anybody who does this for hire. Thanks. Becky
This is a good question. There are a lot of fabrics out there, but they all drape, or lie, differently on different surfaces. There are some better for laying against a table, others that look better hanging freely, others that…well, you get the picture. Let me give you a few examples.
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If you’ve noticed a break in my usual posting schedule (I usually aim for two posts a week, but I’ve been struggling lately with keeping up with that schedule because of a bunch of other things I’m involved with), its because I have a workshop coming up that I’m preparing to teach. So, don’t worry — this blog isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
In addition, someone actually asked for my opinion on something in the comments recently, so I’m excited to answer that soon.
In the meantime, check out this recent article from one of my favorite personal finance sites, Bankrate — Last minute weddings for less. Good advice in there, some of which I can personally attest to. 
