Reading Time: 5 minutesReuse of materials is a constant theme for me, and at the moment, curtain fabric remnants and scraps are my preoccupation. I’ve been busy with the sewing machine lately making curtains for a bay window at the front of the house, in time for the onset of winter. Having so many scraps of curtain and […]
Furnishings
Kaffe Fassett Patchwork Curtains: Frugal Ways With Fabric Remnants
Reading Time: 2 minutesInspiration is a fine thing, but sometimes it can fail you…..for a while. Some time ago I embarked on making a pair of Kaffe Fassett curtains; that is, curtains made to a design by Kaffe Fassett (called ‘Pavement’), using fabric remnants. This might be something to try if you want a frugal way of making […]
Five Thrifty Ways to Make Curtains
Reading Time: 3 minutesCurtains finish a room, as well as having obvious practical advantages for keeping drafts out and closing you off from the outside world. But, you need to be thrifty if you want plush curtains for a reasonable price. I’ve been thinking through ways of making mine on a budget. Following my large patchwork curtain experiment […]
A Foray into Hand Sewn Furnishings and Home Decor
Reading Time: 5 minutesLately I’ve been focused on hand sewn home furnishings and decor. At the moment, that means curtains, and even cross-stitch, embroidery and patchwork. It grew out of a need for curtains. The house renovation project that my partner, Andy, and I have been working away at for months now is, dare I say it, nearing […]
