When I visited my friend Dawn's new home - an adorable cottage in the country - the first thing I noticed was the curtains.
"Oh, they're just tablecloths I bought at Target for $14 each,"
Dawn told me when I asked.
"Oh, they're just tablecloths I bought at Target for $14 each,"
Dawn told me when I asked.
They were so cute, I went to Target and bought two $14 tablecloths of my own - mine are red (Dawn's were print, blues and greys).
I cut each tablecloth in half lengthwise, then sewed the newly raw edges and made the pocket. In the above pic, I left the curtains hanging loosely. In the below pic, I braided some baker's twine
to make (free) tie backs.
to make (free) tie backs.
Here's the faint design in the fabric - did I mention these are Christmas tablecloths?! Who would know, right?
You've heard of curtains puddling? - mind are deep sea diving. I didn't bother to hem them, though I may go back later and do that. But I got red curtains for $28, and I'm as happy as can be!
***The tablecloths were bought before my New Year's decision to see how far I could go into 2013 without buying non- necessities.
Great colour I like them with tie backs the beat.
ReplyDeleteMerle......
So pretty Mary..just try finding two pair of curtains that nice for $28.00..I need curtains for a room with five windows and just can't afford them so this is a brilliant idea for me..Thanks..Also I believe that curtains are a necessity not an unnecessary buy! Now if I can just find five matching tablecloths for cheap!!
ReplyDeleteI need to consider this for my daughter. She wants 2 panels for her bay window, in a dark brown. Thanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove these curtains! I've used twin size bedsheets before and they have turned out great! Sometimes you just have to think outside the box!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Very pretty red curtains!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea/resolution to not buy this year! As you mentioned, there is temptation everywere! Even in looking at blogs, I see things that "tempt" me!
Warmly,
deb
They look great!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Mary! I'm scheming on how to make some no sew curtains from my vintage sheets. Wish me luck! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling idea and so practical! Being a red lover...I am oooing and ahhhing at your tie backs. I'm glad Dawn shared...and happy you passed it on!
Have a great week and thank you for your dear commen.
Blessings,
Carolynn xxx
Look at you being so creative:). Love the bright and cheery look. Have a blessed evening. Hugs
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for very pretty curtains!! Thanks for visiting. I'm happy to be a new follower.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Mary - I love your curtains. They look fantastic. What a saving - just think what they have cost to buy? Great job!
ReplyDeleteJudy