Crafty Things

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I've been working on curtains for Emily's room for what seems like forever. I finally got them done a few weeks ago just to find out I did not make them wide enough and they were also too long. They are just valances but they hung too far down on the window. I felt like crying! That's what I get for not using a pattern.

Normally, I probably would of given up. However, after throwing them in a pile for about a week and a half, I finally got remotivated.

I cut about 6 inches off the bottom. Then I added a border across the front of them and made a two inch binding on each side to add some width. I probably could of added an inch or two more on each side.

I think they turned out cute.

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Here is a picture of the side so you can see the binding.
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Now I just need to finish that stenciling. I'm stenciling all four corners of her room and only have two done so far.
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That's it for this week. I've fallen down in the crafty department! :-)

Comments

  1. Mandi from Blessed At HomeApril 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    I think you did a terrific job! Way to improvise.Very very cute! :)

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  2. LynnApril 9, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Wow - it's stunning!

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  3. ElizabethdApril 9, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    That's such pretty fabric Terri, and the valance looks great. There's always a way round....but I too dont like redoing things.

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Fallen down?? I think not Terri! I think you did a great job! SO pretty! :)

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  5. Debbie JApril 9, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Terri! I love the curtains and the stenciling! So pretty and feminine. The second time certainly worked out good.

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  6. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Terri ~ they are very cute! I think it is inspiring how you didn't give up but found a way to make them work ~ beautifully too!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  7. NadineApril 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Very pretty Terri! I am sure that Emily loves them! You did a good job at using what you had - always so tempting just to go out and start over, you did great!
    ~Nadine

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  8. Elizabeth-Plain and SimpleApril 9, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I am glad you got "remotivated". The cutains turned out wonderful. I still have curtains to make for my den that I have been putting off. I hope your family has a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  9. CarolApril 10, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    They look fabulous!! Well done.

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  10. CharreeApril 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Your curtains look great. Have a happy Easter!

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  11. DianneMay 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    The curtains for Emily's Room look very pretty, Terri and you did a great job of improvising when things weren't as you wanted. That's the secret to not give up. Ben Franklin never did and look what he accomplished! At least, you weren't struck by lightening! LOL!

    Love,

    Mom

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