I try to keep it inexpensive since I do it so much.
I thought I would go to the fabric store and get some Muslin to make new curtains.
Yes, muslin is perfect.
It is less than two dollars a yard, and comes in a few different shades.
Muslin is a great choice.
Then I saw the linen......
I never buy linen. Not the real linen anyway.
Sometimes doing the thing that you want to do, but never do is fun.
I'm not even sorry.
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Linen is one of my Favorite fabrics to work with. The curtain is lovely!
I'm glad you indulged in the linen! You deserve it, and it looks gorgeous!!!
okay, i love linen with a passion. i love new curtains. i need new curtains. i've made a couple of dresses, a blouse, pants, skirts, aprons, and bags, but i feel helpless and intimidated even thinking about making a pair of curtains. would it be really lame to ask for a simple how-to? perhaps i might not be the only reader who would love this...??? even if it is too totally lame, let me just say - love the glimpse of your new linen drapes!
Have you ever heard of http://www.graylinelinen.com/home/ ? They sell linen for $8/yard. I have bought the "Judy" linen for clothes and other projects. The only problem is figuring out the colors because they aren't named. [You can call their customer service and they will help you, but order online because then it's free shipping. And, if I remember correctly (it's been awhile), they ship FedEx or something really fast.]
I don't blame you! They will last forever and you can then use them for lots of other things. Lovely choice, it's what I used in my bedroom for years.
Linen was a great choice. Your curtain catches the light beautifully.
No wonder, it looks perfect.
Yep, I just went a little nuts (for me) in a new fabric store. I'm getting the odd twinge of guilt, but not as bad as I expected I would. I'm thinking of taking myself back there for my birthday...
Your curtains look great. I made some linen/cotton curtains and they really hold up well. Try hitting Joann's up in mid-summer when they start marking their linen down to 70%. I always clean up on that.
They look great!
Lovely linen! it's gorgeous. now i'm thinking new curtains too....lol
kris
No need to be sorry because it is absolutely perfect.
You are so very creative. Once again something amazing!
I love coming here for inspiration. This is so lovely. And yes, sometimes it is fun to do that thing you never do!
Oh, that was so the right decision. Enjoy!! New curtains is such a nice thing.
oh, yes for linen!
and for change.
i just love the tones of your lovely home.
It looks fantastic, and you inspire me to change things up!
I love linen! I never really use it though, but the thought of it gets me all excited :) I'd love a few beautiful linen pillows for my couch...
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