Thursday, December 9, 2010

craft room curtain







I made a curtain for my craft room. It's a pretty dark room with only one window so I wanted something that would diffuse the light.

I decided it was time to put away the piece of fabric that was hanging there though I miss the lavender clouds with the french writing the piece had sun damage. I've always wanted to incorporate vintage handkerchiefs into a curtain. I remember long ago having a conversation at work with someone whose sister had done so and had already amassed a collection of my own. I'm happy to have finally tried it out.

I used muslin and sewed on 6 handkerchiefs. I wanted it to be mostly pale in shades so most of them just have embroidery in the corners or lace edging. For the top I just made a pocket for the rod to fit through. The one with the blue edging was made by my Nana.

2 comments:

Dacia said...

this is so perfect and cute!!

the fabled needle (jen) said...

pretty! i have something similar in my kitchen though there are only hankies and no backing so it's a bit delicate.

happy holidays, sweets! stay warm and cozy and eat lots of good food and enjoy lots of good hugs!

*talk* to you soon.