If you love vintage fabric,buttons,and embellishment this is a must read article. "McCarty makes her signature pleated edges on pillows that make them look like couture skirts, or uses backings she makes from hand-dyed linen damask or from vintage tablecloths. "If possible, I use any embroideries or monograms that are on the cloths. People often comment on my fabric, trim, and color combinations that they are unusual and quirky, but tasteful and not too fussy, allowing the beautiful textiles to be the main element." Closures are often made of vintage ribbons or covered buttons.
"Mary Jane is a fashion person making pillows," Rymshaw said. "I love her dressmaking details in her work - the layers of fabric, pleating, the ribbon bows. Mary Jane gives you a strong, visual theme and goes all the way with it."