I was able to finish sewing my red gingham valance this morning. Plus my Husband hung the rod for me the other day. I am so excited! I have wanted to pull the color red into my home for years and just never confident enough to do it. I am 40 next year ... I am too old for that crazy mind set! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Our window is 72" x 72" and I did not want to try to make two matching valances. So I sewed one long valance. The top of my heavy, wooden pillar is in want of something ... just not sure what yet. So as you have seen in previous pictures, Easter thinks it is his pillar. That will not remain so, too much longer.
But Easter looked so puuurfect on that pillar! The truth about the baby's name is we really havn't decided on one yet ;) But it will still be secret when we do - we had too many people putting in their two cents with my last two kids!
ReplyDeleteYor valance is beautiful. And of course I'm loving the red.Valances are my favorite thing to sew. How about an ivy on the pillar? Mimi
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm loving that red valance! I wish I knew how to sew like that. As for the pillar, I'm thinking maybe a tall birdhouse or birdcage that you could dress up for each season and change out what you put in it. They can be rather expensive so you may have to do some searching for one for a good price. As I may have mentioned before, I am cheap! Yes, I did cover that red and white checked shade in my kitchen. Sometimes I use trim and sometimes I don't. I left about a half inch of fabric around the top and bottom, made little cuts all the way around, and hot glued them down. That way I didn't have to add any trim. Sometimes I have to use trim even when I intend not to so I can cover up the flaws. None of my shades need to be inspected closely because you will be able to tell they are homemade. But, hey, that's O.K!!!
ReplyDeleteI just thought of something else to put on the pillar - a topiary. I love topiaries!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I love the whitewashed basket below. I loved it before with the cat inside and after. :) As far as the valance.....nice job. I agree with the poster above who suggested a birdcage or birdhouse for the pillar.
ReplyDeleteI think your valance looks wonderful! You did a great job on it. :)
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to tell you to stop by my blog when you get the chance. I have something for you there! :)
Have a good and peaceful night!
Your valance looks GREAT!!! I think your decor just needs to be Easter on the pillar...he is sooo pretty and matches it....lol
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