Dianne Apple has been in the custom drapery business for over 37 years, working directly with the client to provide fabrics, trims, style choices, hardware and installation to create a unique and individual look for each home. She is the author of "Creating Window Wonders" - an instructional textbook, and six instructional DVDs. Dianne has made treatments for homes, offices, boats, airplanes, buses- even a dog bed or two!

"Creating Window Wonders" is an instructional textbook of 122 pages detailing approximately 36 different treatments, including pleated draperies, swag treatments, Roman and balloon shades, cornice boards, dust skirts and coverlets, sheers, laminated shades, tie backs and much more.  Each subject is covered extensively from measuring and calculating yardage, to step by step fabrication techniques, through the installation process.   Also included is a glossary of 50 terms, a stackback chart, detailed instructions on how to figure pleats, an in-depth discussion of pattern repeats and drapery fabrics and a section to test yourself.  As a part of each chapter there are drawings, sketches and detailed math calculations to make each project simple to understand. More Information:

$42.00 each

 Video #1: How to Make Roman & Balloon Shades

  Video #2: How to Cover Cornice Boards