New Fabulous Curtains!

I am truly inspired by all the creative and beautiful projects that I have seen around blogland. I keep thinking, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Recently I have been obsessed with the Nester at The Nesting Place window mistreatments. She has come up with no sew, quick and easy window treatments that look like she paid a small fortune for. I love that. I previously said that I can’t sew a straight line to save my life. Really it’s pathetic. The more I try the worse it gets!

I bought a beautiful (brand new) Rose Tree comforter set on e-Bay for $75 with free shipping! Woohoo! Not only did I get a deal but they were offering the coordinating fabric for $2/yard. So I bought 10 yards! The comforter came in and was better than expected. The fabric came in and I was blown away! It was beautiful and there was tons of it. Their yardage count is based on 108” wide! 108”!! I had planned to make curtains with the fabric, but I did not want to tackle this! I decided I could tackle the new sew mistreatments.

My previous curtains were a dark green ultra-suede that matched my previous bedding. Uggh! They drove me crazy. But they did blackout the light in the curved window.

I cut the material to size and used Heat –N-Bond iron on adhesive to create a hem on both sides. I added this step because my fabric is white on the opposite side.

Next I folded the top to add to drapery clips that I already had. I used clothes pins to hold the top together while I climbed the ladder to reach the rod with drapery ring clips. I already had the ring clips in my stash. I used 7 clips per panel. Once the fabric was clipped in place, I scrunched the fabric around until I achieved the desired look.

I am thrilled with the result! This is my new favorite! They are pretty, the fabric hangs well, and they still function as curtains.

Here is a look at my bedding and a few shots around my bedroom.

I am looking for larger art work above my bed. I would like to flank the entomology prints on either side of larger art. Any suggestions. I am searching for larger bedside tables also, but can’t seem to find exactly what I am looking for.

I hope you enjoyed my mini tour.  I would love any ideas you have to improve my bedroom. 

I am linking up with;

The Girl Creative for New Friend Friday and Something I whipped up Monday

http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/sunday-favorites-and-winner.html for Sunday Favorites
Finesse Your Nest for Shop the House

A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesdays

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Southern Hospitality for Thrifty Treasures
Blue Mondays with Smiling Sally

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Lacy