Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Simple Curtain Toppers

One of the things I love about our house is that the entire back is covered in windows.  We don't back up to another home, so we have a gorgeous unobstructed view of the backyard.  I wasn't interested in blocking the view but I did want to add a pop of color and soften the windows, so I decided to make some really simple toppers.  I started with this great cranberry colored decorator fabric that I found on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $7 a yard.  (LOVE clearance!)  I purchased 4 yards and still have some left over so in total I have about $30 into these toppers.  I also bought a coordinating taupe color that matched the paint color for the bands to hold them up.  My intent is to do a reverse for the window over the kitchen since the walls there are an accent red color.  I got them all stitched together and then stapled them to boards to mount above the windows.  Anyway, here they are:


 A photographer I am not...
 And another shot at night so you can see the color better...
In total, I have about $45 into this project, but there are 7 windows and I can probably get a pillow out of the leftovers.  Not bad price wise, and I love the extra color and softness they bring to the windows.  I should have guests more often, they spur me on to get projects finished!

3 comments:

  1. Just what those windows needed! Love it!

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  2. Oooh, so pretty and definitely gives them a finished look! Seeing all your projects makes me want to learn to sew. Now, I need to come see them in person. I can only imagine how different the house looks now!

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  3. Mary it would be a lot different, as we didn't even have furniture when you were last here! LOL Come see in person!!!

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