inside deborah norville's edition

Detail of the damask sofa in the living room.

Deborah sewed many of the pillows, curtains, table skirts, and slipcovers found in the house, and she plans to pass her skills down to her young daughter. “For me, making stuff makes me feel good,” Deborah says. “I get a real sense of accomplishment through crochet, needlepoint, and smocking.”