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Thursday, August 6, 2009

I can SEW!!!!

I have some lovely red curtains that are very long and go from the top of the window to the floor. I also have 2 crazy children who play in my curtains. As a result, my curtains only lasted a few days before being ripped out of the wall. So, I tucked away my lovely red curtains (for a few months) until this week when I decided to use those floor length curtains to make valances. I cut them all up and managed to have enough material to "dress" 4 windows. I not only love the splash of color they give to my white walls, but I feel so proud of myself for being able to use something I already had and make it work better for my family. I have also started to really enjoy baking and bread making and I think I could have made it as a pioneer woman. Just think, they didn't have to worry about money...there was none. Maybe I was born in the wrong time. Regardless, I sewed my lovely red curtains and they make me smile every time I look at them. I also used an old bedskirt to sew curtains for the girls' window in their room. Now I feel like I could conquer the world with my sewing machine! (But only if I have my mom to refer to for measurements and technical support!)

3 comments:

  1. These are awesome Celeste! Wow! I think you need to come do my windows. I can paint and hang pictures but when it comes to windows I'm clueless, but obviously you aren't. They are great! I need to come see them in person.

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  2. They look awesome! That is so cool you were able to use what you already had and make it work for so many windows! They look great!

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  3. Go pioneer woman of the 21st century!!! I totally agree that it feels so good to make something from something you already have. well done!! I like the color too :-)

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