New Window Treatments–What a Commitment

Because I make window treatments daily at Stitches By Sturman, my windows in my home often get over looked or go for far too long without an update.  I recently made new draperies for my dinning room, but am not really sure that I “love” them.  When you work with fabric and design everyday, it is hard to decide on just that right fabric/design.  I tend to change my mind a lot and see a new, better fabric regularly.  When I commit and purchase the fabric, by the time I get the draperies finished, I may have come upon something that I like better.  It is a dilemma that happens to me each time I make a change in my home.  However, that being said and because I do not have an unlimited budget or time on my hands to recreate something different, these have to do.  It’s not that don’t like them, I just want to “love” them and I just not there.  The room is not totally complete yet, so maybe once I have the room just like I want it, I will grow to “love” the draperies.

Here is the finished look.  The embroidered fabric was given to me by one of my designers.  There was less than 1 1/2 yards, so I needed to use it wisely and bring it into the design.   So if you fall in love a fabric that just is not in the budget you are able to use it as an accent and bring more attention to it. 

The rod was one that I already had and I painted with Anne Slone’s Chalk Paint, Pure White.  The wood rings were some that were extra from old jobs and just painted them too as they were all different finishes.

Once I have the furniture and and wall décor complete I will do a repost and maybe by then I will “love” these draperies.  Until then, I some more work to do to make my dining room one that I will enjoy having family and friends share a meal.

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Comments

[Danielle]

These curtains are beautiful. I love how you added the patterned material to the top and bottom! Perfect for just hint of color and pattern! Found you via link party and really enjoy your blog! :)
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[Sydney]

Okay, well, I LOVE them. They are quite beautiful and totally unique as only Judy Sturman can do. Your one-of-a-kind projects are fascinating and completely inspiring. The rod treatment is very nice as well. Thanks for sharing.

[Taylor @DearOlympia.com]

It looks great! Figuring out what to do with windows is quite a challenge, mine are still bare. Visiting from Redoux : )

[Cindy @ sunsetcoasting.blogspot.com]

Great idea to use that fabric as an accent. I can understand how hard it would be having access to so many designs and fabric, but you did a great job! Beautiful, in fact....

[Vanessa]

Your drapes are very beautiful!! Thanks for linking them to our Make Bake Create party! http://therookieseamstress.com/2013/04/09/make-bake-create-link-party-2/

[Sherry]

Gorgeous! I love the fabric combination. Thank you for sharing at the Open House Party and I will be featuring your post at this weeks party.
xx,
Sherry

[Kim @ Curtain Queen]

Love these panels! Great way to include a contrast fabric, too. I enjoyed your post!

[Natasha in Oz]

Thanks so much for sharing this at the Say G'day Saturday linky party. I just shared this on Pinterest-I love the embroidered fabric!

Hope to see you again this Saturday!

Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz