As part of our sale agreement on our current home the previous owners were to leave the window treatments.
We have kept all of them with the exception of the master bathroom.
Since the bathroom is red (which I LOVE),
I had to be careful what color I picked …
Blue and white would give too much of an Americana feel,
not really a look I was going for.
Being brave I rushed out to the fabric shop and picked up a
Swatch of Mint & Brown Trellis fabric …
Yup a whole 2″x 1″ piece of fabric.
How’s that for brave?
After living with the swatch for 5 or so months I finally took down the old curtain
and bought my fabric.
Unfortunately I did NOT buy enough fabric and the store never got more in …
Argh!!!
As soon as I realized I had miss-measured I could hear my fathers voice in the
back of my head …
Measure twice, cut once!
Let’s just say this does not only apply to wood working, lesson learned.
Totally my fault for waiting so long.
Since I have a love for burlap I decided to add a cream burlap border to the curtains.
At this point the nice boy at the fabric store thinks I am nuts using
burlap and a cotton duck …
Oh ye of little faith!
And 5 months later before I knew it my curtains were finally complete and happily
hanging out in our master bathroom.
This was my first time sewing burlap.
It was a tad bulky,
I even broke a needle.
But once I got past the thick areas everything went great!
It’s something I would have never thought to do but am so glad I did,
some risks are worth taking.
Even if you take them with baby steps!
Check out the Before and After …
Just beautiful. I love the burlap trim….such a wonderful contrast. Best Wishes, Bobbie
Thank you Bobbie, Happy Accident!!!
The burlap trim is the perfect finishing touch!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Linda
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com
Thank you Linda, I LOVE your blog!!!!!
They look great, love the burlap border. Sometimes the best ideas come from mistakes !
Thank you Tammy – yes they do!
Hmmm trellis. My favorite. I have the same pattern wallpapered in my guest hallway. You are so brave!
You will have to teach me to sew sometime. I'm starting to think maybe I *can* do it after all. *cringe*
Wishing you a perfect Monday.
XOXO,
Rachel
I can promise you can Sew! I am far from good at it, self taught (I could stand a few lessons). Just let me know when and I am on it!!
They look awesome. I love the texture. Thanks for sharing and linking to the newbie party.
Thank you Debbie, and thank you so much for hosting the Newbie Party every week! You have helped me so much!
What a great combination! I love the mix of textures.
Looks great! I love burlap with everything! I am a fellow newbie over at the “Newbie Party!”
Thanks Melissa and thank's for stopping in! Don't you just love Debbies Newbie Party?! So many creative minds!
I am your newest “linky” follower!
Wow! Love this, please share it! Link it up with me on my Wow Us Wednesday, ok? Over at http://www.familyhomeandlife.com
I think I may have missed last weeks but I will be more than happy to link up this week! Thanks so much Connie!
This is beautiful! SoO glad you pressed past the broken needle to complete these. It makes me want to be adventurious and sew some burlap into pretty things now. Great post!
Thank you Tiffany, I'm most thankful I had a back up needle supply … I could tell you that this was my first ever broken needle but that would be a total lie – I'm rough on a sewing machine
Wonderful before and after, love how it turned out!!!
Hugs, Tanya
Thank you Tanya!
Oh I agree what a great combination. I really like burlap!
I am falling in love with burlap more and more every day!
Creativity is making gold from an error — and you did! Looks great with the burlap border! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again soon!
Thank you Charlene and thank you for hosting your party every Monday – I love looking through all the other link-ups!
Looks fabulous! LOve it! THanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thank you Stacey!!
Thank you so much for linking this project up on last week's Tuesday's Tidbits Link Party at Naptime Delights! I'm going to feature it! I hope you'll come by and share something at this week's party!
http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/06/tuesdays-tidbits-4.html
Sarah
Oh wow Thank You Sarah – you are awesome!!!
Love these and how the burlap adds something you don't see everyday! Please come and share these at my linky party!
http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
Thanks
Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
Thanks Marcie! I would love to link up to your party!!!
Just beautiful.. who doesn't love burlap huh!?
Thanks so much for sharing at Create & Inspire!!
Angie