Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Incorporating Customer Suggestions Into Next Vintage Trailer Awning

Having just returned from a Vintage Trailer Rally, I am making a prototype vintage trailer awning and incorporating some great customer suggestions. (Sold before I even could finish it!)
 One suggestion was to place de-flapper tie down tabs on the sides of the awning up near the trailer edge. Anyone who has been caught in a wind storm knows what flapping is! These tabs will provide another place for tie down lines to attach.
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 The same tabs have a double function, as pull along tabs using the tip of a tent pole. When sliding your awning welt along the c-channel, sometimes it needs a little nudge. Using your tent pole tip inserted into the tab, you can help it along without moving your ladder.
De-flapper tab and Pull Along Tab
 
Another idea I am working on today is an extension cord channel and a place along the trailer edge to hang vintage string lights.

It can get unsightly and dangerous with extension cords all over the place, so I thought this was a great suggestion. 

Channel on the underside to hide an extension cord plus a small flap to attach clips for hanging string lights


The extension cord channel, with attached string light flap, also can accommodate pockets for Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi arched awning design using shock poles.
My prototype goes out in the mail tomorrow. So, I am anxious to have it field tested and receive feedback.
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Monday, September 19, 2016

Avion With Small Decorative Window Awning

Recently, I created a means to attach small decorative window awnings, without an awning rail or any drilling into the trailer for arm supports. At a Rally I just attended, I had the pleasure of meeting someone who had ordered this type of window awning for their Avion.
 
Avion Decorative Window Awning


Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi

The clip-on window awnings with support arms work on this type of drip-cap above the window.


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Simple Way To Attach Vintage String Lights To A Vintage Trailer Awning

I am always looking for simple, inexpensive, ways to achieve specific tasks. I found a simple way to attach vintage string lights to a vintage trailer awning, by using name badge clips. They work great, are inexpensive, and easy to use.
They clip onto the valances of a vintage trailer awning, then the clear plastic strip unsnaps to accept the connecting wires of the vintage string lights. You can easily move the clips around to allow the vintage string lights to dangle in a visually appealing fashion.

Candy Corn String Lights displayed on vintage trailer awnings

Insect string lights displayed on a rock guard awning

Quarter Moon string lights displayed on a vintage trailer awning
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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Brain Storming By The Lake With The Volkswagen Buses

Just returned from a small vintage trailer gathering, which included Volkswagen Buses. What a great group of people to spend time relaxing and socializing with. I also had the opportunity to brainstorm and invent a new way to attach an awning to the Volkswagen Bus drip rail. A big thanks to the VW Bus owners who participated in my demonstration of this new concept.

Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi is excited to start adding this new type of awning.
 
Westfalia VW Bus Awning Arched for rain run-off and extra height underneath
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Volkswagen Bus Arched Awning

Westfalia VW Bus with arched awning

 
Westfalia VW Bus with shock poles for an arched awning.


Trying out my new VW Awning on a Bus for the first time.




In the video, I am waving the awning to check the effectiveness of the attachment to the rain gutter on the VW Bus.


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 Making progress on my prototye VW Bus Awning

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Wondering What A Certain Sunbrella Pattern Looks Like When Made Into An Awning?

Havelock Brick
Black Taupe Fancy Stripe
Forest Green Natural
Eastridge Cocoa
Sometimes it is easier to make a decision about a Sunbrella pattern, once you have seen it made into a Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi.
The facings on the underside change according to the size of awning, but will  follow the design of the pattern.
These pictures I hope will help you imagine what your new trailer awning will look like.

Forest Green/Beige/Natural

Fern Classic

Black/White

Navy Taupe Fancy Stripe

Rodanthe Sunrise SOLD

Motive Denim

Yellow/White

Colonnade Redwood

Ashford Forest

Kiawah Spa SOLD

Baycrest Pacific
                                                         
10' x 8' For Sale

Saxon Cascade SOLD
Hemlock Tweed Fancy Stripe

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Preparing To Order Fabric For Fall 2016 Awnings

I have seen the pattern numbers available for my next bulk shipment of fabric, but not the yardage yet.
 I will be closed for the month of July because my first grandchild is due July 1st.
I am preparing ahead, and arranging for more fabric, while I am away.
 I have also been making inventory awnings this week, just waiting for the phone call that the baby is on it's way!
Check back later to see the fabric patterns as they are confirmed. See pictures :
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June 2016 Inventory Awnings In Progress

Making Inventory Awnings Again.
It's time to order Sunbrella marine grade awning fabric for Fall 2016 awnings. So, as usual, I am using up some of the remains of my Spring 2016 fabric to make inventory awnings.
My first grandchild is due July 1st, which means I am waiting for the phone call and can't be taking custom orders at this special time in my life. This gives me an opportunity to have more Ready-Made Awnings for you.  Contact me.

Sunbrella Motive Denim 10' x 8' Awning SOLD

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Sunbrella 8' x 8' Colonnade Juniper Sunbrella
SOLD 6-22-2016
 
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eBay seller dlf1954 SOLD




More Inventory Awnings that are in process:


Rodanthe Sunrise Sunbrella 10' x 8' Awning isSOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Still available October 2016
Sapphire Vintage Bar Stripe
Sapphire Vintage Bar Stripe  Sunbrella 10' x 8' is ready to mail
Available October  2016