When we bought this house a year ago I decided that I would start taking sewing lessons and make all the window treatments, pillows, yada, yada, yada. I settled on black and white toile fabric for the living room and kitchen since I love it so much. I also figured that years down the road if I get tired of the color scheme I've got going on I can paint the walls, change the pillows and accents I have and the curtains are still gonna match. And I'll still be in love with toile, so why change a good thing. (Iknow it doesn't actually look like I have a color scheme going on but you would see that there is garnet everywhere if you could see the whole space together. Which you can't, so you'll just have to trust me on this!)
These living room curtains are my first sewing attempt. Not bad for a novice. I love them.
Next, I moved on to my kitchen with Roman Shades. A bit more challenging than the panels in the living room. Not perfect. I don't care. I love them, too.
I have fabric left over that will be throw pillows for the sofa as soon as I get the courage to try messing with the gorgeous piping that is just waiting to finish off my loverly pillows. I also have plans to make a toile shower curtain and another shade of some sort to finish off the bathroom.
So, as you can see - I like toile. A lot. I wish I had more of my projects done to show you just how much. But if you like toile or are a closet toile-a-holic, take a peek at the party going on over at Pretty Organized Palace. I won't tell. I promise. You may just get some fabulous toile ideas. I think I'm gonna have to make myself one (or fifty) of the toile eggs that Nester showcased. Now, if you'll please excuse me, I have a party to attend.
Happy Tuesday! Pam
Hi Pam,
ReplyDeleteI love your toile and I really like how you displayed the three virtues, in between the windows. Very inspiring idea! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sandi
The Roman shades look fabulous. I'm going to have to attempt some myself. You've given me courage. I make regular curtains. I guess now I need to step up.
ReplyDeleteLove your curtains and the roman shades, I know they were not easy. But they are both darling.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on both, more than what I can do. I can't sew to save my life! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
I have a thing for toile myself that's why I joined the party! But I think YOU said it...ROMANTIC is another reason why I'm crazy 'bout it!
ReplyDelete-marie
I love the curtains with the words on the wall. Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteVery nice--esp those living room curtains!
ReplyDeleteThey look great. I really like the roman shades over the sink :)
ReplyDeletevery nice! looks perfect from here! such a pretty home.
ReplyDeleteImpressive! Love that you made your own curtains! I have skipped the sewing lessons thus far and gladly had family members make customs curtains for me! Your work is beautiful. Good to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteStacy
I am loving all the toile!! It's fun to see how everyone is using it in their decor. You've done good!
ReplyDeleteGreat sewing jobs. I like those words in between the drapes. too. mishelle
ReplyDeleteThose drapes make the room and I love your words in between! Thanks for taking the time to post and link up lady! So glad you have you at the party.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Pretty Organizer